Disassemble/assemble planetary gear set 2 - AR27.50-P-0623-02EWM

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TRANSMISSION 725.0

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

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Remove retaining ring (1) from planetary gear set 2 (2).
Remove annulus gear (3).
Remove external plate carrier (4) with multidisk clutch K38.

Fig 2: Removing Retaining Ring From Planetary Gear Set 2
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Remove thrust plate (5).
Remove retaining ring (6). Pliers
Install a new retaining ring (6).
Remove annulus gear (7).
Remove sun gear (8) from planetary gear set 2 (2).
Check sun gear (8) for damage and replace, if necessary.
Unclip needle roller bearing (9).
Check needle roller bearing (9) for damage and replace, if necessary.
Assemble in the reverse order.

Fig 3: Removing Sun Gear From Planetary Gear Set 2
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