RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
12.
Remove the universal strap bolts at the front pinion shall yoke (Figure 3).
13.
Remove the bolts holding the propeller shaft to the transfer case yoke flange.
14.
Remove the front propeller shaft.
15.
Disconnect vent hose and vacuum harness at transfer case switch.
16.
Disconnect transfer case shift linkage at transfer case range lever. Then, remove transfer case shift mechanism from transmission.
17.
Support transfer case with transmission jack. Secure the transfer case to the jack with safety chains.
18.
Remove transfer case attaching nuts.
19.
Move transfer case rearward until transfer case input shaft clears transmission output shaft.
20.
Lower transfer case assembly and move it from underneath vehicle.
21.
Support the transmission with a jack.
22.
Remove bolts attaching transmission mount to the rear crossmember.
23.
Remove bolts attaching exhaust pipe hanger to the transmission.
