Front Planetary and One-Way Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the one-way clutch.
- Temporarily insert the front planetary gear carrier assembly into the center shaft and one-way clutch assembly for verification of the one-way clutch.
- The planetary gear must rotate counterclockwise and hold when rotated clockwise.
- Remove the planetary gear carrier assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting One-Way Clutch
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the overdrive center shaft from the front ring gear.
1. Remove the front center shaft retaining ring.
2. Remove the center shaft from the ring gear.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Overdrive Center Shaft From Front Ring Gear
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If the inner race of the overdrive planetary gear is damaged, installation of a new front one-way clutch will be required. If the center shaft is damaged, installation of a new complete front one-way clutch will be required.

Clean and inspect the front one-way clutch and center shaft.
- Inspect the roller cage for cracks.
- Inspect the roller clutch for wear.
- Inspect the press fit of the one-way clutch to the center shaft.
- Inspect the spring and roller cage for bent or damaged spring retainer.
  
  Fig 3: Cleaning/Inspecting Front One-Way Clutch And Center Shaft
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not score the center shaft bore.

NOTE: This step only needs to be carried out if there is damage to the bearing.

Fig 4: Locating Holes

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Insert a screwdriver through the holes, remove the front one-way clutch from the center shaft.

NOTE: This step only needs to be carried out if there is damage to the bearing.

Fig 5: Inspecting Center Shaft Bore For Damage

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Inspect the center shaft bore for damage. If the outer race of the center shaft bore is damaged, a new front one-way clutch and center shaft must be installed.