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2003-2012 Ram NV271D Transfer Case Fluid and Torque Specifications, plus Recommended Mainteinance Schedule

2003-2012 Ram NV271D Transfer Case Fluid and Torque Specifications, plus Recommended Mainteinance Schedule

The New Venture NV271D Manual Shift Transfer Case was the base transfer case for 2003-2012 Dodge and Ram 2500 and 3500 4x4 trucks, plus it was also used in 2008-2012 Ram 4500 and Ram 5500 models. The following specifications and recommended maintenance schedules are based on data from 2003-2012 Ram Factory Service Publications. For more information about your NV271D transfer case or to see a FREE exploded view of your transfer internals see our NV271D Interactive Transfer Case Exploded View.

NV271D Torque Specifications
Bolt, Case Half: 20-25 lb-ft (27-34 Nm)
Bolt, Extension Housing: 20-25 lb-ft (27-34 Nm)
Drain & Fill Plugs: 20-25 lb-ft (27-34 Nm)
Nut, Transmission to Transfer Case: 20-30 lb-ft (30-41 Nm)
Nut, Shift Lever: 20-25 lb-ft (27-34 Nm)
Output Flange Nut: 130-200 lb-ft (176-271 Nm)
Poppet Plug: 12-18 lb-ft (16-25 Nm)
Sector Support: 20-25 lb-ft (27-34 Nm)
Switch, Position Indicator: 15-25 lb-ft (20-34 Nm)

Maintenance Schedule for the NV271D Transfer Case in 2003-2012 Ram Trucks
Every 30,000 Miles: Check Transfer Case Fluid Level
Every 60,000 Miles: Change Transfer Case Fluid
Note: These recommendations cover the more severe driving conditions listed in the Maintenance Schedules which apply to the real world use most 4x4 models get.


Ram NV271D Transfer Case Fluid Recommendations
Use Mopar 68218057AC ATF+4 Fluid or other lubricant specifically meeting the ATF+4 specifications

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