Disassembly and Assembly

Early production vehicles 

Remove the lube slinger.

Fig 1: Removing Lube Slinger (1 Of 2)

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The lube dam for early production vehicles is black in color and has six tabs on it.

Fig 2: Removing Lube Slinger (2 Of 2)

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Remove the No. 12 forward clutch thrust bearing.

Fig 3: Removing Forward Clutch Thrust Bearing

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Remove the No. 11 thrust bearing.

Fig 4: Removing Thrust Bearing

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Inspect the forward planet assembly.

• The early production vehicles have 18 teeth per pinion.
• The pins and shafts in the plant assemblies should be checked for loose fit or damage. Use a new planet assembly if either condition exists.
• Inspect the pinion gears for damaged or excessively worn teeth.
• Check for free rotation of the pinion gears.

Fig 5: Checking Rotation Of Pinion Gears

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Late production vehicles 

Remove the lube slinger.

Fig 6: Removing Lube Slinger (1 Of 2)

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The lube dam for late production vehicles is black in color and has four tabs on it.

Fig 7: Removing Lube Slinger (2 Of 2)

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Remove the No. 12 forward clutch thrust bearing.

Fig 8: Removing Forward Clutch Thrust Bearing

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Remove the No. 11 thrust bearing.

Fig 9: Removing Thrust Bearing

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Inspect the forward planet assembly.

• The later production vehicles have 23 teeth per pinion.
• The pins and shafts in the plant assemblies should be checked for loose fit or damage. Use a new planet assembly if either condition exists.
• Inspect the pinion gears for damaged or excessively worn teeth.
• Check for free rotation of the pinion gears.

Fig 10: Checking Rotation Of Pinion Gears

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