High/Low Planetary Carrier
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the high/low planetary carrier in cleaning solvent. Do not disassemble the planetary carrier.
- Air dry, and ensure all cleaning solvent is removed from the bearings in the planetary gears (3). Do not spin the planetary gears with compressed air.
- Inspect the planetary gears for chipped teeth.
- Inspect the planetary gears for debris embedded in the root of the teeth.
- Inspect for a washer (4) being on each side of the planetary gears.
- Inspect the low range teeth (1) for damage or excessive wear.
- Inspect the thrust washer surface (2) for scoring or excessive wear.
- Replace the high/low planetary carrier if any of the above conditions are found.
- Inspect the input gear thrust washers for excessive wear or scoring.
- Replace the thrust washers if they are faulty.