Front Planetary Gear: Reassembly

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Install shaft snap ring to sun gear. Install sun gear to drum. Install snap ring to drum. Install thrust washer to sun gear input drum. See Fig 2. Rotate hub clockwise. Install one-way clutch and 2nd brake hub. Check one-way clutch operation. Hold sun gear and rotate hub. Hub should rotate freely clockwise and lock counterclockwise.

Fig 1: Checking No. 1 One-Way Clutch

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Fig 2: Exploded View Of Front Planetary Gear

Fig 3: Measuring Planetary Gear Thrust Clearance