Planet Assembly: Disassembly

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Disassembly
  1. Remove the retaining ring.
    Fig 1: Removing Retaining Ring
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  2. Remove the front planet gear assembly. Clean and inspect for looseness and discoloration of the pinion gears or wear on the bearings. Repair as required.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Planet Gear Assembly
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  3. Remove the No. 13 needle bearing.
    Fig 3: Removing No. 13 Needle Bearing
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  4. Remove the reverse planet.
    Fig 4: Removing Reverse Planet
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  5. Clean and inspect the reverse planet for looseness and/or discoloration of the planet gears or wear on the bushings or bearings. Repair as required.
    Fig 5: Inspecting Reverse Planet
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