Front Planetary Gears: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Planetary Gears

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CAUTION: Do not restake the planetary gears, damage to the gearset may result.

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

Before installing a planetary assembly, the shaft retaining pins should be checked for adequate staking. Use a new planetary assembly if either of the following conditions exist. Check the pins and shafts in the planetary assemblies for loose fit and/or complete disengagement.

Fig 2: Locating Pinion Gears

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Inspect the pinion gears for damaged or excessively worn teeth and for free rotation.

Fig 3: Inspecting Inner & Outer Races For Scored Or Damaged Surface Areas

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Inspect the front one-way clutch inner race for scoring. If the front one-way clutch inner race is scored or damaged, install a new front planetary gear, center shaft and one-way clutch.
Inspect the inner and outer races for scored or damaged surface areas where the rollers contact the races.

Fig 4: Identifying No. 2 Front Planetary Thrust Bearing On Nose Of Front Planetary Gear Carrier Assembly

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Remove and inspect the No. 2 front planetary thrust bearing on the nose of the front planetary gear carrier assembly.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Sun Gear

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NOTE: Note the location of the part number stamped on the coast clutch adapter for assembly.

NOTE: Inspect the sun gear for damaged or worn teeth.

Remove the front sun gear.
1. Remove the coast clutch to front carrier adapter.
2. Remove the front sun gear.

Fig 6: Inspecting No. 12 Bearing For Damage

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Inspect the No. 12 bearing for damage.