Reaction Sun Gear Installation: Installation

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IMPORTANT: Do not remove the retaining ring (671), except to replace it.

Fig 1: Inspection Areas On Reaction Sun Gear

GM5485

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Inspect the reaction sun gear (673) for the following defects:
- Nicks
- Scores
- Damaged spline or teeth
- A worn bushing (672)
- A loose or weak retaining ring (671)

Fig 2: View Of Reaction Sun Bushing & Reaction Sun Gear

GM5486

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If the reaction sun gear bushing (672) needs replacement, use J 34196-1 which is part of kit J 34196-B with J 8092 to remove the reaction sun bushing (672) from the reaction sun gear (673).

Fig 3: Installing Reaction Sun Bushing

GM5487

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Using J 34196-1 which is part of kit J 34196-B with J 8092 , install a new reaction sun bushing (672) into the reaction sun gear (673).

Fig 4: Identifying Reaction Sun Gear

GM190460

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Install the reaction sun gear (673) into the reaction carrier.

Fig 5: Aligning Thrust Washer Tangs With Low And Reverse Roller Clutch Race Splines

GM59275

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Install the thrust washer (674) with the tangs pointing down. Index the tangs of the thrust washer with the splines of the low and reverse roller clutch race.