RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
Power Take-Off: Description and Operation
Shift Lever and Linkage
A floor mounted shift lever assembly, is used for selecting desired operating range. The lever is attached to the adapter shift lever by a single shift rod.
The floor linkage assembly is the same as used on 4-wheel drive models with a transfer case.
The adapter shift lever is attached directly to the shift sector shaft. Sector position is controlled by a detent poppet, spring and screw. The poppet, under
pressure from the spring, maintains sector detent position.