RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Output Shaft Seal Replacement
NV231HD and NV241LD Transfer Case
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to Differential and Driveline, for proper procedure.
3. Using a suitable pry tool or slide-hammer mounted screw, remove the rear retainer seal.
4. Using Remover 8158, remove bushing from rear retainer.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean fluid residue from sealing surface and inspect for defects.
2. Position replacement bushing in rear retainer with fluid port in bushing aligned with slot in housing.
3. Using Installer 8157, drive bushing into housing until installer seats against case.
Install Rear Retainer Seal
4. Using Installer D-163, install seal in rear retainer.
5. Install propeller shaft.
6. Verify proper fluid level.
7. Lower vehicle.
NV241HD Transfer Case
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to Differential and Driveline, for proper procedure.
3. Using a suitable pry tool or slide-hammer mounted screw, remove the extension housing seal.
Rear Retainer Bushing Removal
4. Using Remover 8155, remove bushing from extension housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean fluid residue from sealing surface and inspect for defects.
2. Position replacement bushing in extension housing with fluid port in bushing aligned with slot in housing.