RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
9. Mark annulus gear and output shaft for assembly alignment reference. Use punch or scriber to mark gear and shaft.
10. Remove snap ring that secures annulus gear on output shaft. Use two screwdrivers to unseat and work snap ring out of groove as shown.
11. Remove annulus gear from output shaft. Use rawhide or plastic mallet to tap gear off shaft.
GEAR CASE AND PARK LOCK DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove locating ring from gear case.
2. Remove park pawl shaft retaining bolt and remove shaft, pawl and spring.
3. Remove reaction plug snap ring and remove reaction plug.
4. Remove output shaft seal.
Assembly
GEAR-TRAIN AND DIRECT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1. Soak direct clutch and overdrive clutch discs in MOPAR ATF+4 transmission fluid. Allow discs to soak for 10 - 20 minutes.
