RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1998)
Shift Linkage: Adjustments
With NV231HD or NV241LD Transfer Case
1. Move shift lever into 2H position.
2. Raise vehicle.
Shift Rod Lock Bolt Location
3. Loosen shift rod lock bolt at trunnion.
4. Check shift rod fit in trunnion. Be sure rod does not bind in trunnion.
5. Verify that transfer case shift lever is in 2H position. The 2H position on the transfer case shift arm is the second position from full forward.
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Position the shift lever on the cab such that the distance from the instrument panel to the 2H position dot in the shift lever insert is 14.6 cm (5.75
inch). Ensure that the measurement is made parallel to the floor of the vehicle.
8. Tighten shift rod lock bolt to 10 Nm (90 inch lbs.) torque.
9. Check shift linkage operation. Be sure transfer case shifts into and operates properly in all ranges.
