Low-Reverse Assembly

Remove sun gear shell. Remove large snap ring from reverse planet gear carrier (except 4.0L models). On all models, remove reverse planet assembly. Remove and tag thrust washers from both sides of assembly for reassembly reference.
On models with 4.0L engine, remove output shaft sleeve. On all models, remove small output shaft snap ring and remove output shaft ring gear. Remove low-reverse drum and one-way clutch assembly. If not previously removed, remove low-reverse servo. Remove low-reverse band.
Remove and tag thrust washer for reassembly reference. On 4.0L models, thrust washer is not removable. On all models, inner race of rear one-way clutch is not removable. Remove intermediate apply lever and shaft. Pull output shaft out from rear of transmission.
Remove park gear and collector body as an assembly from rear of case. Remove and tag thrust washer for reassembly reference. Remove vacuum diaphragm retaining bolt. Remove diaphragm and actuator rod. Ensure actuator rod moves freely in bore. Remove throttle valve.
Remove intermediate servo cover snap ring. Remove and mark intermediate servo cover, piston and spring. Remove overdrive servo cover snap ring. Remove and mark overdrive cover, piston and spring.
NOTE: Servo covers are under spring pressure. Use care during snap ring removal. If covers stick, lightly tap cover or side of case. Air pressure may be used, but DO NOT exceed 20 psi (1.4 kg/cm² ).
Remove neutral switch with Neutral Switch Socket (T74P-77247-A). Remove kickdown lever nut, lever and "O" ring. Using care not to damage case gasket surface, remove manual linkage centering pin.
From inside case, remove 7/8" nut from shift lever. Remove lever, internal kickdown lever, park pawl rod and detent plate assembly. Remove lever shaft seal from case.
Depress tab on solenoid wire connector on outside of case. Remove solenoid wire connector. DO NOT remove solenoid wire connector unless replacing or degreasing case. See related components under CLEANING & INSPECTION .