Planetary GEARTRAIN/ Output Shaft: Disassembly

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 planetary snap-ring from intermediate shaft (Fig 1). Discard snap-ring as it is not reusable.

Fig 1: Removing Planetary Snap-Ring
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Remove front planetary gear and front annulus gear as assembly (Fig 2).

Fig 2: Removing Front Planetary And Annulus Gears
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Remove front planetary gear and thrust washer from front annulus gear (Fig 3). Note thrust washer position for assembly reference.

Fig 3: Disassembling Front Planetary And Annulus Gears
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Remove tabbed thrust washer from driving shell (Fig 4). Note washer position for assembly reference.

Fig 4: Removing Driving Shell Thrust Washer
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Remove sun gear and driving shell as assembly (Fig 5).

Fig 5: Removing Sun Gear And Driving Shell
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Remove tabbed thrust washer from rear planetary gear (Fig 6). Note washer position on gear for assembly reference.

Fig 6: Removing Rear Planetary Thrust Washer
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Remove rear planetary gear and rear annulus gear from intermediate shaft (Fig 7).

Fig 7: Removing Rear Planetary And Annulus Gear
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Remove thrust plate from rear annulus gear (Fig 8).

Fig 8: Removing Rear Annulus Thrust Plate
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