Disassembly & Assembly: Notes

CAUTION: Do not remove the overdrive one-way clutch. Damage to the clutch can occur if it is removed.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the No. 12 bearing from behind the pinion gears.

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

NOTE: The overdrive one-way clutch is serviced with the center shaft assembly.

NOTE: Inspect the one-way clutch.

Temporarily insert the overdrive planetary gear carrier assembly into the one- way clutch rollers for verification of the one-way clutch.
The planetary gear must rotate counterclockwise and hold when rotated clockwise.
Remove the planetary gear carrier assembly.
Inspect for cracks in the roller cage and wear on the roller clutch, and the press fit of the one-way clutch to the center shaft.

NOTE: Inspect the overdrive planetary.

Inspect the pinion gears for damaged or excessively worn teeth, and for free rotation.
Check the pins and shafts in the planetary assemblies for loose fit and/or complete disengagement.
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.
Inspect the sun gear for damaged or worn teeth.
Inspect the No. 12 bearing for damage.
Thoroughly clean all parts and blow dry with moisture-free compressed air.
Inspect the sun gear for damaged or worn teeth.