Disassembly; Cleaning; Inspection; Assembly - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

21 - 518 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 45RFE
PLANETARY GEARTRAIN (Continued)
1 - SNAP-RING
2 - BEARING NUMBER 10
3 - BEARING NUMBER 11
4 - INPUT ANNULUS

DISASSEMBLY

(1) Remove the snap-ring holding the input annu-
lus into the input carrier (Fig. 105).
(2) Remove the input annulus from the input car-
rier (Fig. 105).
(3) Remove the number 9 bearing from the reverse
planetary carrier. Note that this planetary carrier
has four pinion gears.
(4) Remove the reverse planetary gear carrier (Fig.
105).
(5) Remove the number 10 bearing from the input
sun gear (Fig. 105).
(6) Remove the input sun gear from the input car-
rier (Fig. 105).
(7) Remove the number 11 bearing from the input
carrier (Fig. 105).

CLEANING

Clean the planetary components in solvent and dry
them with compressed air.
Fig. 104 Reverse/Input Planetary Geartrain
5 - INPUT PLANETARY CARRIER
6 - INPUT SUN GEAR
7 - REVERSE PLANETARY CARRIER

INSPECTION

Check sun gear and driving shell condition.
Replace the gear if damaged or if the bushings are
scored or worn. The bushings are not serviceable.
Replace the driving shell if worn, cracked or dam-
aged.
Replace planetary gear sets if gears, pinion pins, or
carrier are damaged in any way. Replace the annulus
gears and supports if either component is worn or
damaged.
Replace the output shaft if the machined surfaces
are scored, pitted, or damaged in any way. Also
replace the shaft if the splines are damaged, or
exhibits cracks at any location.

ASSEMBLY

(1) Clean and inspect all components. Replace any
components which show evidence of excessive wear
or scoring.
(2) Install the number 11 bearing into the input
planetary carrier with the flat side up and facing for-
ward (Fig. 105).
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