RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V10-80L VIN W (1997) - Manual Transmission/Transaxle Case Service and Repair
INSTALLATION
1. Clean mating surfaces of shift cover and gear case with wax and grease remover.
2. Apply MOPAR Gasket Maker, or equivalent, to sealing surface of shift cover or gear case. Do not over-apply sealer material. Excess can be
squeezed into gear case and could block lubricant feed holes in time.
3. Lubricate synchro sleeves with Castrol Syntorq gear lubricant. Then apply light coat of petroleum jelly to shift fork contact surfaces.
Fifth-Reverse Shift Fork Pads
4. Verify that the shift fork pads are properly and securely positioned on the fifth-reverse fork.
5. Verify that 1-2 and 3-4 synchro sleeves are in neutral position. Also verify that forks in shift cover are in neutral position.
6. Align and install shift cover. If cover will not seat, it is either not aligned on gear case dowels, or shift forks are not aligned with sleeves and shift
lug.
7. Apply MOPAR Lock N' Seal, or equivalent, to threads of shift cover bolts.
8. Install and tighten shift cover bolts to 27 - 31 Nm (216 - 276 in. lbs.) torque.
9. Install backup lamp switch and gasket in cover. Apply sealer to switch threads before installation and tighten switch to 22 - 34 Nm (193 - 265 in.
lbs.).
10. Install vent assembly, if removed. Apply an adhesive/sealer to vent tube to help secure it in cover.