Overdrive GEARTRAIN

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

Remove overdrive clutch wave spring (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Removing Overdrive Clutch Wave Spring
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Remove overdrive clutch reaction snap-ring (Fig 2). Note that snap-ring is located in same groove as wave spring.

Fig 2: Removing Overdrive Clutch Reaction Snap-Ring
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Remove Torx™ head screws that attach access cover and gasket to overdrive case (Fig 3).

Fig 3: Removing Access Cover Screw
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Remove access cover and gasket (Fig 4).

Fig 4: Removing Access Cover And Gasket
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Expand output shaft bearing snap-ring with expanding-type snap-ring pliers. Then push output shaft forward to release shaft bearing from locating ring (Fig 5).

Fig 5: Releasing Bearing From Locating Ring
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Lift gear case up and off geartrain assembly (Fig 6).

Fig 6: Removing Geartrain Assembly
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Remove snap-ring that retains rear bearing on output shaft.
Remove rear bearing from output shaft (Fig 7).

Fig 7: Removing Rear Bearing From Output Shaft
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