Planetary Gear Set: Reassembly

1992 Eagle Talon TSi, FWD, StandardSECTION Reassembly
  1. Install thrust bearing in pinion carrier and ensure correct fit. Apply generous amount of petroleum jelly to inside diameter of short pinion and install 17 rollers.
  2. Align holes in front and rear thrusts with shaft hole of carrier. Install short pinion, spacer bushing and 2 front thrust washers and align holes. Insert pinion shaft. Install end plate in overrunning clutch outer race. Push overrunning clutch in outer race. Ensure proper installation direction. See Fig 1 .
  3. Apply petroleum jelly and install overrunning clutch end plate. Install overrunning clutch assembly to carrier and align bolt holes. Torque bolts to 25-32 ft. lbs. (35-45 N.m).
Fig 1: Cross-Sectional View of Planetary Gear Set
G92A12880Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA
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