2002 Ford Focus S2FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Planetary Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Inspect the planet internal bearing for damage.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Planet Internal Bearing For Damage
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  2. Remove the snap ring.
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring
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  3. Remove the rear planet assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Planet Assembly
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  4. Remove the thrust bearing.
    Fig 4: Removing Thrust Bearing
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  5. Remove the forward planet sun gear.
    Fig 5: Removing Forward Planet Sun Gear
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  6. Remove the thrust bearing.
    Fig 6: Removing Thrust Bearing]
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  7. Remove the forward planet assembly.
    Fig 7: Removing Forward Planet Assembly
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  8. Inspect the low and reverse ring gear.
    Fig 8: Inspecting Low And Reverse Ring Gear
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  9. Remove the top retainer of the one-way clutch.
    Fig 9: Removing Top Retainer Of One-Way Clutch
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  10. Remove the top one-way clutch ring.
    Fig 10: Removing Top One-Way Clutch Ring]
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  11. Remove the low one-way clutch assembly.
    Fig 11: Removing Low One-Way Clutch Assembly
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  12. Remove the lower one-way ring.
    Fig 12: Removing Lower One-Way Ring
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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