Planet Assembly: Disassembly

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.

Remove the retaining ring.

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Ring
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Remove the front planet gear assembly. Clean and inspect for looseness and discoloration of the pinion gears or wear on the bearings. Repair as required.

Fig 2: Removing Front Planet Gear Assembly
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Remove the No. 13 needle bearing.

Fig 3: Removing Needle Bearing
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Remove the rear planetary gear assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Planetary Gear Assembly
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Clean and inspect the rear planetary gear assembly for looseness and/or discoloration of the planet gears or wear on the bushings or bearings. Repair as required.

Fig 5: Inspecting Rear Planetary Gear Assembly

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