Input And Planetary Gear

Fig 1: Input/Low Range Gear Components

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1 - SNAP-RING

2 - RETAINER PLATE

3 - INPUT GEAR

4 - LOW RANGE GEAR

5 - THRUST WASHERS

Lubricate gears (3, 4) and thrust washers (5) with recommended transmission fluid.
Install first thrust washer (5) in low range gear (3). Be sure washer tabs are properly aligned in gear notches.
Install input gear (3) in low range gear (4). Be sure input gear is fully seated.
Install remaining thrust washer (5) in low range gear (4) and on top of input gear (3). Be sure washer tabs are properly aligned in gear notches.
Install retainer (2) on input gear and install snap-ring (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Input Planetary Assembly
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1 - FRONT CASE

2 - INPUT PLANETARY ASSEMBLY
Align and install low range/input gear assembly (2) in front case (1). Be sure low range gear pinions are engaged in annulus gear and that input gear shaft is fully seated in front bearing.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Input Gear Retaining Ring
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1 - INPUT GEAR

2 - RETAINING RING
Install snap-ring (2) to hold input/low range gear (1) into front bearing.
Install a new input gear seal using Installer (special tool #8841, Installer, Seal) and Universal Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal).