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.
Reduction Driven Gear: Disassembly
- Using a vise, secure the reduction driven gear.CAUTION: Place aluminum plates or wooden pieces between the contacting surfaces of the vise and reduction driven gear to prevent reduction driven gear damage.
- Flatten the tab of the lock nut.
- Using ST1, ST2 and ST3, remove the lock nut.
Preparation tool:Β
ST1: PULLEY WRENCH (18355AA000)
ST2: PULLEY WRENCH PIN SET (18334AA000)
ST3: SOCKET WRENCH (35) (499987003)
- Using the ST and a press, remove the transfer drive gear.CAUTION:
- Do not place the ST over the parking gear.
- Be careful not to drop the reduction drive gear.
Preparation tool:Β
ST: BEARING REMOVER (18767AA000)
- Remove the ball bearing using ST1, ST2 and a press.CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the transfer drive gear.
Preparation tool:Β
ST1: REMOVER (498077300)
ST2: INSTALLER (18657AA000)
- Using a vise, secure the reduction driven gear.CAUTION: Place aluminum plates or wooden pieces between the contacting surfaces of the vise and reduction driven gear to prevent reduction driven gear damage.
- Using the ST, remove the parking gear.
Preparation tool:Β
ST: PULLER ASSY (399703600)
- Remove the oil spacer.
- Remove the snap ring.NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
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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.
