Overdrive Planetary Gears: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Thoroughly clean all parts and blow dry with moisture free compressed air.

NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to hold the overdrive planetary thrust bearing (No. 2) in place.

Fig 1: Installing Overdrive Planetary Thrust Bearing

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Install the No. 2 overdrive planetary thrust bearing.
Install the overdrive planetary gear carrier into the center shaft and front ring gear.

Fig 2: Installing Overdrive Planetary Gear Carrier Into Center Shaft & Front Ring Gear
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CAUTION: The part number that is stamped on the coast clutch adapter must face toward the front sun gear or the coast clutch assembly will not fit into the transmission.

CAUTION: Use care not to bend or damage the trigger wheel.

Fig 3: Installing Overdrive Sun Gear

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Install the overdrive sun gear.
1. Install the overdrive sun gear.
2. Install the coast clutch to overdrive carrier adapter.