Overdrive Planetary Gears: Disassembly

CAUTION: New planetary gears must be installed. Do not restake the originals.
NOTE: Individual parts of the planetary carries are not serviceable.
1. Before installing a planetary assembly, the shaft retaining pins should be checked for adequate staking. Check the pins and shafts in the planetary assemblies for loose fit and/or complete disengagement. Install a new planetary assembly if necessary.
Fig 1: Inspecting Pins & Shafts
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2. Inspect the pinion gears for damaged or excessively worn teeth, and for free rotation.
Fig 2: Inspecting Pinion Gears
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3. Inspect the overdrive one-way clutch inner race, and the inner and outer races for scored or damaged surface areas where the rollers contact the races.
Fig 3: Inspecting Overdrive One-Way Clutch Inner Race
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4. Remove and inspect the No. 2 overdrive planetary thrust bearing on the nose of the overdrive planetary gear carrier assembly.
Fig 4: Inspecting Overdrive Planetary Thrust Bearing
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NOTE: Inspect the sun gear for damaged or worn teeth.
5. Remove the coast clutch-to-overdrive carrier adapter.
Fig 5: Removing Coast Clutch-To-Overdrive Carrier Adapter
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6. Remove the overdrive sun gear.
Fig 6: Removing Overdrive Sun Gear
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CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the No. 12 bearing from behind the pinion gears.
7. Inspect the No. 12 bearing for damage.

Fig 7: Inspect Bearing For Damage

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