New Design Input Planetary And Sun Shell - ATSG AXOD Update Handbook

NEW DESIGN INPUT PLANETARY CARRIER
CHANGE: Beginning at start of production for 1992 models, all AXODE transaxles were built with a new
caged needle bearing added to the shaft on the Input Planetary Carrier, which also required a
change on the Sun Gear and Shell assembly.
REASON: To better stabilize the sun gear and shell assembly for improved durability and reliability, of
center gearbox concerns.
PARTS AFFECTED:
(1)
INPUT PLANETARY CARRIER - New caged needle Bearing added to the shaft on the Input
Planetary Carrier, as shown in Figure 62.
(2)
SUN GEAR AND SHELL ASSEMBLY - Single bushing is now located in front of the lube holes
in the sun gear, and the area behind is now machined to accommodate the new caged needle
bearing, as shown in Figure 63.
INTERCHANGEABILITY:
The new design parts listed above will back service all previous models, but must be used together
as a set.
The new design parts are not compatable with the previous design parts.
SERVICE INFORMATION:
When you order an Input Planetary Carrier and/or a Sun Gear and Shell assembly from OEM, they
will automatically supercede to the new service package part number F4DZ-7A398-A, which
includes both of the new design parts listed above.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE GROUP
Technical Service Information
FORD AXOD/AXODE
AND SUN GEAR AND SHELL ASSEMBLY
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