RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-4.7L (2008)
Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Inspect bearing slide surface on transmission front bearing retainer. Replace retainer if slide surface is scored, worn, or cracked.
2. Inspect release lever (2) and pivot stud (1). Verify stud is secure and in good condition and lever is not distorted or worn. Replace fork spring clips
if bent or damaged.
3. Lubricate input shaft splines, bearing retainer slide surface, pivot stud (1) and release lever pivot surface with Mopar(TM) high temperature
bearing grease.
4. Install release fork and release bearing. Verify fork and bearing are properly secured by spring clips and release lever is installed properly. Rear
side of release lever has one end with a raised area, which goes toward the slave cylinder side of the transmission.
5. Install transmission and transfer case.