Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Hyundai Accent GL, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Planetary Gear Set: Reassembly
- Install the thrust bearing in the carrier. Be sure that it fits correctly in the carrier.
- Apply a generous amount of petroleum jelly to the inside of the short pinion to hold the 17 rollers bearings in place.
- Line up the holes in the rear thrust washer and front thrust washer with the shaft of the carrier.
- Install the short pinion, spacer bushing and two front thrust washers and align the holes. Use care not to allow the rollers to move out of position.
- Insert the pinion shaft. Be sure that the flattened end of the pinion shaft fits properly into the hole in the rear thrust plate when the pinion shaft is inserted.
- Install the end plate in the outer race.
- Press the over running clutch into the outer race. Be sure that the arrow on the outside circumference of the cage is pointing upward as shown in Fig 6 when the overrunning clutch is installed.
- Apply petroleum jelly to the overrunning clutch end plate to retain it inside the overrunning clutch. Install the end plate in the clutch.
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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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