4. Remove the rear sun gear thrust bearing race (537).
5. Remove the rear internal gear (536).
6. Remove the rear internal gear thrust bearing (535).
7. Remove the front carrier thrust bearing race (543).
8. Remove the front carrier assembly (542).
Automatic Transmission:
9. Remove the rear internal gear flange retaining ring
(548) from the rear internal gear (536).
10. Remove the rear internal gear flange (547) from the
rear internal gear.
11. Remove the other rear internal gear flange retaining
ring (548).
12. Clean the rear internal gear and air dry.
13. Inspect the rear internal teeth for the following:
– Chips
– Cracks
– Excessive wear
– Metal debris embedded in teeth
14. Replace the rear internal gear if any of the above
conditions are found.
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