Cleaning & Inspection
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- Clean all components with solvent and dry with compressed air. Inspect for damaged components. Inspect sun gear bushings for scoring or wear. Replace sun gear if bushings are damaged or worn.
- Inspect planetary gears for defective pinion gears, pins, washers or carrier. Pinion gears, pins and washers can be replaced if defective. If carrier is damaged, entire rear planetary gear assembly must be replaced.
- Inspect intermediate shaft for damage at bushing/bearing surfaces and splined areas. Replace damaged components.