Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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Install seal rings to mid sun gear.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse seal rings.
- Apply petroleum jelly to seal rings.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Mid Sun Gear Seal Rings
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Install 1st one-way clutch to rear sun gear.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to 1st one-way clutch.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Rear Sun Gear 1st One-Way Clutch
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Install snap ring to rear sun gear using suitable tool.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Rear Sun Gear Snap Ring Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Install rear sun gear assembly to mid sun gear assembly.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Mid Sun Gear Rear Assembly
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Install needle bearing to high and low reverse clutch hub.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing High And Low Reverse Clutch Hub Needle Bearing
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Install high and low reverse clutch hub to mid sun gear assembly.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Mid Sun Gear Assembly High And Low Reverse Clutch Hub
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Install snap ring to mid sun gear assembly using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not excessively expand snap ring.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Mid Sun Gear Assembly Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers
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Check operation of 1st one-way clutch.
1. Hold mid sun gear and turn rear sun gear.
2. Check 1st one-way clutch for correct locking and unlocking directions.
  CAUTION: If not as shown, check installation direction of 1st one-way clutch.
  
  Fig 8: Checking 1st One-Way Clutch For Correct Locking And Unlocking
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Install needle bearing and bearing race to high and low reverse clutch hub.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing and bearing race.
- VQ40DE models
  
  Fig 9: Removing/Installing Needle Bearing And Bearing Race (VQ40DE Models)
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- VK56DE models
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Needle Bearing And Bearing Race (VK56DE Models)
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