Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 2032

BR/BE
OVERDRIVE UNIT (Continued)
(10) Install overrunning clutch in output shaft
(Fig. 152). Insert snap-ring pliers in hub splines.
Expand pliers to grip hub. Then install assembly
with counterclockwise, twisting motion.
(11) Install planetary gear in annulus gear (Fig.
153). Be sure planetary pinions are fully seated in
annulus gear before proceeding.
Fig. 152 Overrunning Clutch Installation
1 - CLUTCH DRUM
2 - OVERRUNNING CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
3 - EXPANDING-TYPE SNAP-RING PLIERS
4 - CLUTCH DRUM
5 - ANNULUS GEAR
6 - OVERRUNNING CLUTCH ASSEMBLY SEATED IN OUTPUT
SHAFT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 44RE
(12) Coat planetary thrust bearing and bearing
contact surface of spring plate with generous amount
of petroleum jelly. This will help hold bearing in
place during installation.
(13) Install planetary thrust bearing on sun gear
(Fig. 154). Slide bearing onto gear and seat it against
spring plate as shown. Bearing fits one-way only. If it
does not seat squarely against spring plate, remove
and reposition bearing.
Fig. 153 Planetary Gear Installation
1 - PLANETARY GEAR
2 - ANNULUS GEAR
Fig. 154 Planetary Thrust Bearing Installation
1 - SPRING PLATE
2 - PLANETARY THRUST BEARING
3 - SUN GEAR
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