Overdrive Planetary Gears: Assembly

NOTE: Thoroughly clean all parts and blow dry with moisture-free compressed air.

NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to hold the No. 2 overdrive planetary thrust bearing in place.

Install the No. 2 overdrive planetary thrust bearing.

Fig 1: Locating Overdrive Planetary Thrust Bearing
Install the overdrive planetary gear carrier into the center shaft and overdrive.

Fig 2: Locating Overdrive Planetary Gear Carrier, Center Shaft And Overdrive

CAUTION: Make sure that the No. 12 bearing is in place in the overdrive planetary prior to installing the overdrive sun gear.
Install the overdrive sun gear with the recessed gear teeth facing toward the adapter.

Fig 3: Locating Overdrive Sun Gear

CAUTION: Adapter part number must not be visible after installation.

NOTE: Inspect the sun gear for damaged or worn teeth.
Install the coast clutch-to-overdrive carrier adapter.

Fig 4: Locating Coast Clutch-To-Overdrive Carrier Adapter