Input Shell: Disassembly

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

Remove and discard the forward/reverse sun gear retaining ring.

Fig 1: Removing Forward/Reverse Sun Gear Retaining Ring
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Remove the No. 14 input shell thrust washer.

Fig 2: Removing No. 14 Input Shell Thrust Washer
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Remove the forward/reverse sun gear.

Fig 3: Removing Forward/Reverse Sun Gear
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