Advance Adapters 716221 User Manual

ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716221

P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way New Item: (09/97)
Paso Robles, CA 93447 PAGE 1 OF 1
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NV4500 5 SPEED TO

JEEP DANA 300 - INDEX RETAINER KIT

KIT CONSISTS OF:

No. Qty Part No. Description

1. 1 716220 INDEX RETAINE

2. 1 716308 SEALED BEARING

3. 1 716517 GASKET

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

This kit is designed to fit the 1996 and up Dodge NV4500s. This retainer kit
will allow you to retain the later model tailhousing.

A special front bearing retainer must be installed on the front of your Dana 300, replacing the stock retainer. When
removing the six Allen head bolts, there are two pry groves located on the stock retainer. Use two pry bars into these
slots to remove this aluminum retainer. When the retainer is removed, you will find the drive gear, input shaft, and bearing
on this retainer assembly. By removing the snap ring on this assembly, these items will need to be taken apart. Once
the items are disassembled, you will need to set aside the stock aluminum retainer and the stock roller bearing. A new
sealed roller bearing has been provided because the new aluminum retainer does not have a provision for a seal. Using
these new components, reinstall the Dana 300 input shaft assembly using the stock snap rings. Once assembly is
assembled, you will then need to reinstall this retainer assembly back into your Dana 300 transfer case.

**CAUTION: Make sure the pocket needle bearing inside the transfer case is still in place and care should be taken when

installing so that the gears mesh. DO NOT FORCE. Use a sealant on the aluminum retainer between it and the case to
prevent leakage. Install the six Allen bolts to the transfer case.

The stock seal in the adapter housing may or may not need to be removed. This is depending on the chamfer on your
Dana 300. If this seal has to be removed, the sealed bearing is adequate in isolating the two gear box fluids. However,
some gear boxes develop pressure which will sometimes cause leakage between the two gear boxes. An alternative is
to run NV4500 fluid in both gear boxes.

SPECIAL NOTE: The components packaged in this kit have been assembled and machined for specific type of conversions. Modifications to any of the components
will void any possible warranty or return privileges. If you do not fully understand modifications or changes that will be required to complete your conversion, we strongly
recommend that you contact our sales department for more information. This instruction sheet is only to be used for the assembly of Advance Adapter components. We
recommend that a service manual pertaining to your vehicle be obtained for specific torque values, wiring diagrams and other related equipment. These manuals are normally
available at automotive dealerships and parts stores.