Reverse Planet Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Excursion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Individual parts of the planet assemblies are not repairable.
- Remove the No. 11 rear reverse planet thrust washer.
- Remove the No. 10B front reverse planet thrust washer.
- The pins and shafts in the planet assemblies should be checked for loose fit/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.