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Overdrive Planetary Gears: Assembly

    NOTE: Thoroughly clean all parts and blow dry with moisture-free compressed air.
    NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to hold the No. 2 overdrive planetary thrust bearing in place.
    Fig 1: Identifying Overdrive Planetary Thrust Bearing
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  1. Install the No. 2 overdrive planetary thrust bearing.
  2. Install the overdrive planetary gear carrier into the center shaft and overdrive.
    Fig 2: Identifying Overdrive Planetary Gear Carrier, Center Shaft And Overdrive
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  3. CAUTION: Make sure that the No. 12 bearing is in place in the overdrive planetary prior to installing the overdrive sun gear.
    Fig 3: Identifying Overdrive Sun Gear
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  4. Install the overdrive sun gear with the recessed gear teeth facing toward the adapter.
  5. CAUTION: Adapter part number must not be visible after installation.
    NOTE: Inspect the sun gear for damaged or worn teeth.
    Fig 4: Identifying Coast Clutch-To-Overdrive Carrier Adapter
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  6. Install the coast clutch-to-overdrive carrier adapter.