Reaction Gear Set Removal

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Fig 1: View Of Output Shaft To Input Carrier Retainer

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IMPORTANT: The output shaft retainer ring (661) can not be reused, it must be replaced.

Use snap ring pliers to remove the output shaft retainer ring (661).

Fig 2: View Of Carrier & Thrust Bearing Assembly

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IMPORTANT: The carrier assembly (662) can be a 4 or 5 pinion design depending on transmission model.

Remove the input carrier assembly (662) and remove the thrust bearing assembly (663).

Fig 3: Reaction Carrier Shaft Assembly & Input Internal Gear

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Remove the input internal gear (664) and the reaction carrier shaft assembly (666).

Fig 4: View Of Thrust Washer & Reaction Sun Shell

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Remove the thrust washer (669) and the reaction sun shell (670).