transfer case replacement dodge ram 4 wheel drive

1997 DODGE RAM

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I have a 97 dodge ram 1500 4 wheel drive automatic and a 84 dodge ram 4 wheel drive stick shift both have the 318 engian will the 84 tranny fit in my 97?

Mar 9, 2013 at 10:57 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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Good morning,

I attached the steps for you for the replacement. I also attached a YouTube video of the actual replacement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJC4YhLLxFw

Roy

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
3. Position drain oil container under transfer case.
4. Remove transfer case drain plug and drain lubricant into container.
5. Disconnect wires at vehicle speed sensor.
6. Disconnect vent hose and vacuum harness at transfer case switch.
7. Disconnect shift rod from grommet in transfer case shift lever, or from floor shift arm whichever provides easy access. Use channel lock style pliers to press rod out of lever grommet.
8. Support transmission with jack stand.
9. Remove rear crossmember.
10. Mark front and rear propeller shafts for assembly reference.
11. Remove front and rear propeller shafts.
12. Support transfer case with suitable jack. Secure transfer case to jack with safety chains.
13. Remove nuts attaching transfer case to transmission.
14. Move transfer case assembly rearward until free of transmission output shaft.
15. Lower jack and move transfer case from under vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Align and seat transfer case on transmission. Be sure transfer case input gear splines are aligned with transmission output shaft. Align splines by rotating transfer case rear output shaft yoke if necessary. Do not install any transfer case attaching nuts until the transfer case is completely seated against the transmission.
2. Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts. If case has 5/16 in. studs, tighten nuts to 30 - 41 Nm (22 - 30 ft. lbs.). If case has 3/8 studs, tighten nuts to 41 - 47 Nm (30 - 35 ft. lbs.).
3. Install rear crossmember.
4. Remove jack stand from under transmission.
5. Align and connect propeller shafts.
6. Connect speed sensor wires, vacuum harness, and vent hose.
7. Connect shift rod to transfer case lever or floor shift arm. Use channel lock style pliers to press rod back into lever grommet.
8. Adjust shift linkage, if necessary.
9. Fill transfer case with recommended transmission fluid and install fill plug.
10. Install skid plate, if equipped.
11. Lower vehicle

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May 11, 2021 at 12:34 PM

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