Front Planetary and One-Way Clutch Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the one-way clutch.
- Temporarily insert the front planetary gear carrier assembly into the center shaft and one-way clutch assembly for verification of the one-way clutch.
- The planetary gear must rotate counterclockwise and hold when rotated clockwise.
- Remove the planetary gear carrier assembly.
- Remove the overdrive center shaft from the front ring gear.
- Remove the front center shaft retaining ring.
- Remove the center shaft from the ring gear.
- Clean and inspect the front one-way clutch and center shaft.
- Inspect the roller cage for cracks.
- Inspect the roller clutch for wear.
- Inspect the press fit of the one-way clutch to the center shaft.
- Inspect the spring and roller cage for bent or damaged spring retainers.
- Insert a screwdriver through the holes, remove the front one-way clutch from the center shaft.
- Inspect the center shaft bore for damage. If the outer race of the center shaft bore is damaged, a new front one-way clutch and center shaft must be installed.
NOTE:
If the inner race of the overdrive planetary gear is damaged, installation of a new front one-way clutch will be required. If the center shaft is damaged, installation of a new complete front one-way clutch will be required.
CAUTION:
Do not score the center shaft bore.
NOTE:
This step only needs to be carried out if there is damage to the bearing.
NOTE:
This step only needs to be carried out if there is damage to the bearing.