Disassembly And Assembly

Early build vehicles 

1. Remove the one-way clutch (OWC) pressure plate assembly.
Fig 1: Locating One-Way Clutch (OWC) Pressure Plate Assembly
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2. Remove the reverse clutch plates.
Fig 2: Reverse Clutch Plates
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3. Remove the No. 13 rear reverse planet thrust washer.
Fig 3: No. 13 Rear Reverse Planet Thrust Washer
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4. Remove the reverse clutch ring gear subassembly.
Fig 4: Reverse Clutch Ring Gear Subassembly
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Late build vehicles 

5. Remove the reverse clutch ring gear subassembly.
Fig 5: Reverse Clutch Ring Gear Subassembly
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NOTE: The rocker clutch, reverse clutch, reverse planet assembly is not serviceable and must be replaced as a unit.
6. Inspect the rocker clutch, reverse clutch, reverse planet assembly.
   • The pins and shafts in the planet assemblies should be checked for loose fit or damage. Use a new planet assembly if either condition exists.
   • Inspect the pinion gears for damaged or excessively worn teeth.
   • Check for free rotation of the pinion gears.
   • Check for damage in the overdrive planet assembly.
   • Check for damage of the rocker clutch assembly.
   • Check for excessive wear of the reverse clutch plates.
Fig 6: Rocker Clutch, Reverse Clutch, Reverse Planet Assembly
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Early build vehicles 

7. Remove the No. 14 front reverse planet thrust washer.
Fig 7: Locating No. 14 Front Reverse Planet Thrust Washer
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NOTE: If replacement of the reverse planet assembly is necessary, the replacement part may be the late build design, which must be coupled with the late build forward/reverse sun shell.
8. Inspect the reverse planet assembly.
   • The pins and shafts in the planet assemblies should be checked for loose fit or damage. Use a new planet assembly if either condition exists.
   • Inspect the pinion gears for damaged or excessively worn teeth.
   • Check for free rotation of the pinion gears.
   • Check for damage in the overdrive planet assembly.
Fig 8: Inspecting Reverse Planet Assembly
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All vehicles 

9. Remove the No. 15 sun gear thrust bearing.
Fig 9: Identifying No. 15 Sun Gear Thrust Bearing
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10. Remove the snap ring. Disassemble the reverse ring gear and hub assembly. Inspect the components for damage. If damaged, install new components.
Fig 10: Reverse Ring Gear And Hub Assembly Snap Ring
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11. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
    • Lightly lubricate the thrust washers with petroleum jelly to hold them in place during assembly.
    • The tabs on the thrust washers must engage the slots on the reverse planet assembly when installed.
    • The snap ring tips must be facing down toward the output shaft hub and fully engaged in the groove.