Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
8. Install thrust plate on sun gear. Note that driving shell thrust plates are interchangeable. Use either plate on sun gear and at front/rear of shell.
9. Hold sun gear in place and install thrust plate over sun gear at rear of driving shell.
10. Position wood block on bench and support sun gear on block. This makes it easier to align and install sun gear lock ring. Keep wood block handy
as it will also be used for gear-train end play check.
