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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1332 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESOVERDRIVE PLANETARY GEARSDISASSEMBLY

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Overdrive Planetary Gears: Disassembly

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Individual parts of the planetary carriers are not serviceable.

Before installing a planetary assembly, the shaft retaining pins should be checked for adequate staking. Check the pins and shafts in the planetary assemblies for loose fit and/or complete disengagement. Install a new planetary assembly if necessary.

Fig 1: Locating Planetary Assembly Mounting Bolts

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Inspect the pinion gears for damaged or excessively worn teeth and for free rotation.

Fig 2: Locating Pinion Gears

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Inspect the overdrive one-way clutch inner race and the inner and outer races for scored or damaged surface areas where the rollers contact the races.

Fig 3: Locating Overdrive One-Way Clutch Inner Race

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Remove and inspect the No. 2 overdrive planetary thrust bearing on the nose of the overdrive planetary gear carrier assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Overdrive Planetary Thrust Bearing

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When to See a Mechanic

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

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