Planet Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the retaining ring.
1. Install rear planetary gear assembly.
2. Install the No. 13 needle bearing with black side of bearing facing up.
3. Install the front planetary gear assembly.
4. Install the retaining ring.
Fig 1: Installing Retaining Ring
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NOTE: Make sure that the reverse clutch assembly is fully seated.

Install the reverse clutch assembly.

Fig 2: Installing Reverse Clutch Assembly

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