Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2001)
22. Turn planetary geartrain assembly over so driving shell is facing workbench. Then support geartrain on wood block positioned under forward end
of output shaft. This allows geartrain components to move forward for accurate end play check.
23. Check planetary geartrain end play with feeler gauge (Fig. 223). Gauge goes between shoulder on output shaft and end of rear annulus support.
24. Geartrain end play should be 0.12 to 1.22 mm (0.005 to 0.048 inch). If end play is incorrect, snap-ring (or thrust washers) may have to be
replaced. Snap-rings are available in three different thicknesses for adjustment purposes.
