RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
4. Raise cover enough to disengage it from alignment dowels in gear case (Fig. 137).
5. Raise front of shift mechanism cover and lift cover up and off gear case (Fig. 137).
FIFTH-REVERSE SHIFT FORK PADS
Three shift pads on the forks are held in place by tension and a small locating tang (Fig. 138). To remove the pads, grasp a pad with hand and tilt it out
and off the fork. If pad is difficult to remove by hand, insert a screwdriver blade between the pad and fork and pry the pad off.
EXPANSION PLUG
The expansion plugs at the rear of the shift rail bores (Fig. 139) can be replaced if loose/leaking.
