RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
7. Hold puller plate and bolt in place and install puller nut SP-3701 on puller bolt (Fig. 209).
8. Tighten puller nut to press clutch cam into case (Fig. 209). Be sure cam is pressed into case evenly and does not become cocked.
9. Remove clutch cam installer tools.
10. Stake case in 14 places around clutch cam to help secure cam in case. Use blunt punch or chisel to stake case.
11. Remove piston retainer from case. Cover retainer with plastic sheeting, or paper to keep it dust free.
12. Clean case and cam thoroughly. Be sure any chips/shavings generated during cam installation are removed from case.
13. Install new gasket at rear of transmission case. Use petroleum jelly to hold gasket in place. Be sure to align governor feed holes in gasket with feed
passages in case (Fig. 210). Also install gasket before overdrive piston retainer. Center hole in gasket is smaller than retainer and cannot be
installed over retainer.
