Overdrive Planetary Gears: Disassembly

NOTE: Individual parts of the planetary carriers are not serviceable.

Fig 1: Checking Shaft Retaining Pins

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Before installing a planetary assembly, the shaft retaining pins should be checked for adequate staking. Check the pins and shafts in the planetary assemblies for loose fit and/or complete disengagement. Install a new planetary assembly if necessary.
Inspect the pinion gears for damaged or excessively worn teeth, and for free rotation.

Fig 2: Inspecting Pinion Gears
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Inspect the overdrive one-way clutch inner race, and the inner and outer races for scored or damaged surface areas where the rollers contact the races.

Fig 3: Inspecting Overdrive One-Way Clutch Inner Race, And Inner And Outer Races
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Remove and inspect the No. 2 overdrive planetary thrust bearing on the nose of the overdrive planetary gear carrier assembly.

Fig 4: Inspecting No. 2 Overdrive Planetary Thrust Bearing On Nose Of Overdrive Planetary Gear Carrier Assembly
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NOTE: Inspect the sun gear for damaged or worn teeth.

Fig 5: Removing Coast Clutch-To-Overdrive Carrier Adapter

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Remove the coast clutch-to-overdrive carrier adapter.
Remove and inspect the overdrive sun gear.

Fig 6: Inspecting Overdrive Sun Gear
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CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the No. 12 bearing from behind the pinion gears.

Fig 7: Inspecting No. 12 Bearing

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