Overdrive Planetary and One-Way Clutch Assembly: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the overdrive one-way clutch. Damage to the clutch may occur if it is removed.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to remove the No. 12 bearing from behind the pinion gears.
NOTE:
Individual parts of the planetary carriers are not serviceable.
NOTE:
The overdrive one-way clutch is serviced with the center shaft assembly.
NOTE:
Inspect the one-way clutch.
- Temporarily insert the overdrive planetary gear carrier assembly into the one- way clutch rollers for verification of the one-way clutch.
- The planetary gear must rotate counterclockwise and hold when rotated clockwise.
- Remove the planetary gear carrier assembly.
- Inspect for cracks in the roller cage and wear on the roller clutch, and the press fit of the one-way clutch to the center shaft.NOTE: Inspect the overdrive planetary.
- Inspect the pinion gears for damaged or excessively worn teeth, and for free rotation.
- Check the pins and shafts in the planetary assemblies for loose fit and/or complete disengagement.
- Inspect the overdrive one-way clutch inner race, and the inner and outer races for scored or damaged surface areas where the rollers contact the races.
- Inspect the sun gear for damaged or worn teeth.
- Inspect the No. 2 bearing for damage.
- Thoroughly clean all parts and blow dry with moisture-free compressed air.
- Inspect the sun gear for damaged or worn teeth.
- Disassemble the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.