RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN 5 HDC (1998)
Shift Rail Removal
19. Remove shift rail by pulling it up and out of fork and case.
Shift Fork And Sleeve Removal
20. Remove shift fork and shift sleeve as assembly.
Separating Shift Fork And Sleeve
21. Separate shift fork and sleeve. Note position of sleeve for installation reference.
22. Roll case on side and off wood blocks.
Starting Input Gear Out Of Bearing
23. Tap input gear out of bearing with plastic mallet.