Installation of internally geared wheel, sun gear and planet carrier - AR27.50-P-0740-04A

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Carefully insert internally geared wheel (170) in the overdrive brake multi-discs

The internally geared wheel (170) is correctly assembled when it fits tightly against the thrust ring (arrow) after being lifted up gently.

Fig 1: Identifying Internally Geared Wheel And Thrust Ring
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Insert sun gear (171).

Fig 2: Identifying Sun Gear
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Insert planet carrier (168) in the internally geared wheel (170).

Ensure that the inner thrust bearing (169) sticks to the planet carrier.
Mount outer thrust bearing (169).
Place shims (166) on intermediate shaft (167).

Fig 3: Identifying Planet Carrier, Internally Geared Wheel, Intermediate Shaft With Inner And Outer Thrust Bearing
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