Removal Procedure

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

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NOTE: The low one-way clutch should be disassembled for inspection purposes only. If excessive wear or damage is found in any component of the low one-way clutch upon inspection, replace the low one-way clutch as an assembly.

Important: The rear planetary ring gear is a part of the intermediate shaft component group. For rear planetary ring gear disassembly and inspection, refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement .

Inspect the low one-way clutch before disassembly by placing the low one-way clutch onto the rear planetary carrier, holding the low one-way clutch stationary and rotating the rear planetary carrier.
- The rear planetary carrier should turn freely in a counterclockwise direction (2) and should not turn in a clockwise direction (3).
- If the low one-way clutch is installed correctly (finished side up) on the rear planetary carrier and the rear planetary carrier can be turned clockwise, replace the low one-way clutch.
Fig 1: Checking Low One-Way Clutch & Rear Planetary Carrier Rotation
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Remove the low one-way clutch snap rings (2) from both sides of the low one-way clutch outer race.

Fig 2: Removing Low One-Way Clutch Snap Rings
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Remove the low one-way clutch retainers (2) from both sides of the low one-way clutch outer race (3).

Fig 3: Removing Low One-Way Clutch Retainers
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Remove the low one-way clutch sprag assembly from the low one-way clutch outer race.
Clean all the rear planetary gearset components and dry thoroughly.
Inspect the following components for excessive wear or damage and replace the low one-way clutch as necessary:
- The low one-way clutch sprag assembly
- The low one-way clutch outer race
Inspect the rear planetary carrier for excessive wear or damage and replace as necessary.
Use a feeler gage (2) to measure the rear planetary carrier pinion gear thrust clearance.
- The standard front planetary carrier pinion gear thrust clearance should fall within 0.20 to 0.50 mm (0.008 to 0.020 in).
- If the front planetary carrier pinion gear thrust clearance is greater than 0.50 mm (0.020 in), replace the front planetary carrier.
Fig 4: Measuring Rear Planetary Carrier Pinion Gear Thrust Clearance Using Feeler Gage
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