Rear Sun Gear and Hub Assembly Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Rear Sun Gear Assembly, Thrust Bearings & Thrust Bearing Race

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IMPORTANT: Thrust bearing (538) must be installed with the flat side up.

Install the rear sun gear thrust bearing (538).
Install the front sun gear thrust bearing race (546).
Install the rear sun gear assembly (539).

IMPORTANT: Thrust bearing (540) must be installed with bronze side up.

Install the input shaft thrust bearing (540).