Removal Procedure

Tools Required 

J 38358-A  Support Remover/Installer. See Special Tools and Equipment .

1. Use the J 38358-A  in order to remove the low one-way clutch snap ring (2) from the transaxle case.
   Fig 1: Removing Low One-Way Clutch Snap Ring

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2. Remove the low one-way clutch and the rear planetary carrier (1) from the rear planetary ring gear and the 1st- reverse brake.
   Fig 2: Removing Low One-Way Clutch & Rear Planetary Carrier

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3. Remove the two thrust washers (1) from the rear planetary carrier (3).
   Fig 3: View Of Thrust Washers From Rear Planetary Carrier

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4. Remove the one-way clutch (1) from the rear planetary carrier (2).
   Fig 4: Removing One Way Clutch

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5. Remove the rear planetary carrier thrust bearing (2) and the race (3) from the rear planetary ring gear and intermediate shaft (1).
   Fig 5: Removing Rear Planetary Carrier Thrust Bearing & Race

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