RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
3. Assemble overdrive clutch pack.
4. Install overdrive clutch reaction plate first.
5. Install first clutch disc followed by first clutch plate. Then install remaining clutch discs and plates in same order.
6. Install clutch pack pressure plate.
7. Install clutch pack wire-type retaining ring.
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPACER SELECTION
1. Place overdrive unit in vertical position. Mount it on blocks, or in workbench with appropriate size mounting hole cut into it. Be sure unit is facing
upward for access to direct clutch hub. Also be sure output shaft is not loaded and internal components are moved rearward for accurate
measurement.
2. Determine correct thickness intermediate shaft spacer as follows:
a. Insert Special Tool 6312, or equivalent through sun gear, planetary gear and into pilot bushing in output shaft. Be sure tool bottoms against
planetary shoulder.
b. Position Gauge Tool 6311, or equivalent across face of overdrive case. Then position Dial Caliper C-4962, or equivalent over gauge tool.
c. Extend sliding scale of dial caliper downward through gauge tool slot until scale contacts end of Gauge Alignment Tool 6312, or equivalent.
Lock scale in place. Remove dial caliper tool and note distance measured.
d. Select proper thickness end play spacer from spacer chart based on distance measured.
e. Remove Gauge Alignment Tool 6312, or equivalent.
OD THRUST PLATE SELECTION
