Disassemble/assemble planetary gear set 1 - AR27.50-P-0623-01EWM

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TRANSMISSION 725.0

Fig 1: Identifying Pliers (000 589 52 37 00)

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Unclip oil duct (1).
Check oil duct (1) and sealing ring (2) and replace oil duct (1), if necessary.
Remove retaining ring (3) using pliers.
Remove external plate carrier (4) from planetary gear set 1 (5).
Unclip thrust bearing (6, 7, 8).
Check thrust bearing (6, 7, 8) for damage and replace, if necessary.

Assembly: Make sure that it is installed at the correct position.
Assemble in the reverse order.

Fig 2: Removing External Plate Carrier From Planetary Gear Set 1
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