Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Reaction Carrier Components

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Remove the reaction carrier shaft/internal gear retainer (668) and the reaction carrier shaft (666) from the input internal gear (664).
Inspect the reaction carrier shaft (666) and the input internal gear (664) for the following defects:
- Scoring
- Cracking
- Damaged or worn bushings
- A cracked shaft
- A damaged spline
- Damaged gear teeth

Fig 2: Removing Reaction Carrier Shaft Front Bushing

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UsingJ 29369-2 with J 23907 , remove the reaction carrier shaft front bushing (665). See Special Tools .

Fig 3: Using J 25019-14 & J 25019-14 To Remove Reaction Carrier Shaft Rear Bushing

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UsingJ 25019-14 with J 7004-A , remove the reaction carrier shaft rear bushing (667). See Special Tools .