Input & Reaction Carrier
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Position transaxle with case cover facing up. Remove input carrier assembly. See Fig 1. Remove input carrier and reaction carrier lube dam. See Fig 2. Lube dam may be stuck to input carrier assembly. Remove thrust bearing from reaction carrier. Remove reaction carrier assembly.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.