Overdrive Ring Gear And Center Shaft Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the overdrive one-way clutch outer race.
1. Remove the retaining ring.
2. Remove the overdrive one-way clutch outer race.
Fig 1: Removing Overdrive One-Way Clutch Outer Race
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Remove the No. 3 overdrive overrunning clutch plastic thrust washer.

Fig 2: Removing No. 3 Overdrive Overrunning Clutch Plastic Thrust Washer
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The No. 4 overdrive planet thrust bearing may stay in the ring gear. Remove the overdrive planet assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Overdrive Planet Assembly
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Remove the wave retaining ring.

Fig 4: Removing Wave Retaining Ring
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Remove the overdrive center shaft.

Fig 5: Removing Overdrive Center Shaft
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CAUTION: Use care not to damage the thrust bearing or damage to transmission may occur.

NOTE: The individual parts of the planet assemblies are not repairable.

Fig 6: Inspecting No. 4 Overdrive Planet Thrust Bearing Assembly

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Inspect the No. 4 overdrive planet thrust bearing assembly.
1. Remove the No. 4 overdrive planet thrust bearing assembly. Wash the thrust bearing thoroughly in cleaning solvent. Blow dry the bearing with compressed air and lubricate with clean transmission fluid. Replace any bearing and race that show any sign of wear.
2. Inspect the pinion shafts in the planet assembly. Check for looseness and damage.
3. Inspect the pinion gears for damage and free rotation.
4. Inspect the planet carrier for damage.