Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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Apply ATF to the metal bushing, then install the metal bushing until it becomes "Dimension A", using Tool.
Tool number: ST35300000 ( - )

Dimension A: 7.7 - 8.3mm (0.303 - 0.327in)

CAUTION: Do not reuse metal bushing.

Fig 1: Identifying Metal Bushing
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Apply ATF to the needle bearing, then install the needle bearing until it becomes "Dimension B", using Tool.
Tool number: ST33220000 ( - )

Dimension B: 62.5 - 63.1mm (2.461 - 2.484 in)

CAUTION: Do not reuse needle bearing.

Fig 2: Identifying Needle Bearing
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Install the carrier bearing to the sun gear, using Tools.
Tool number

A: ST30720000 (J-25405)

B: ST27863000( - )

Fig 3: Identifying Carrier Bearing To Sun Gear
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Install the new snap ring to the sun gear assembly, using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.

Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring To Sun Gear Assembly
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Install the sun gear assembly to the planetary carrier assembly.
Install the new snap ring to the planetary carrier assembly.

CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.

Fig 5: Installing Planetary Carrier Assembly Snap Ring

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