Planetary Gear Train: Disassembly
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- Remove select fit snap ring. See Figure . Remove front planetary gear and front annulus gear from intermediate shaft.
- Remove front planetary gear and thrust washer from front annulus gear. Note thrust washer location for reassembly reference. Remove thrust washer from inside driving shell. Note thrust washer tab location for reassembly reference.
- Remove sun gear and driving shell. Remove thrust washer from rear planetary gear. Remove rear planetary gear and rear annulus gear from intermediate shaft. Remove thrust plate from rear annulus gear. See Figure .
- If removing sun gear from driving shell, remove snap ring from sun gear. Remove sun gear and thrust plate.