Front Planetary Gears: Assembly

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

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

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

Fig 1: Installing No. 2 Front Planetary Thrust Bearing

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Install the No. 2 front planetary thrust bearing.
Install the front planetary gear carrier into the center shaft and front ring gear.

Fig 2: Installing Front Planetary Gear Carrier Into Center Shaft And Front Ring Gear
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CAUTION: Make sure that the No. 12 bearing is in place in the front planetary prior to installing the front sun gear.

Fig 3: Installing Front Sun Gear With Recessed Gear Teeth Facing Toward Adapter

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Install the front sun gear with the recessed gear teeth facing toward the adapter.

CAUTION: The part number that is stamped on the coast clutch adapter must face toward the front sun gear or the coast clutch assembly will not fit into the transmission.

CAUTION: Use care not to bend or damage the exciter wheel.

Install the front sun gear.
1. Install the front sun gear.
2. Install the coast clutch to front carrier adapter.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Front Sun Gear
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