Front Planetary Gears: Assembly

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
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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.

Fig 3: Installing Front Sun Gear

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Install the front sun gear.
1. Install the front sun gear.
2. Install the coast clutch to front carrier adapter.