Front Planetary and One-Way Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

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: Removing Planetary Gear Carrier Assembly
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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
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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.

Fig 3: Inspecting Front One-Way Clutch And Center Shaft

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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 retainers.

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: Identifying Holes For Removing Front One-Way Clutch From Center Shaft

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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: Identifying Center Shaft Bore

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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.