Planetary Gears: Service and Repair
WITH A4LD/4R44E/4R55EASSEMBLE
NOTE: Refer to the Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) section for related information.
Exploded View Of Forward Gear Train Assembly:
1. Assemble forward clutch to reverse/high clutch, positioning No. 5 thrust washer between them.
2. Assemble forward planet gear carrier to internal gear with needle bearing thrust washer No. 7 between them.
3. On models with 4.0L engine, position forward clutch thrust washer on forward planet carrier hub, then the No. 6 needle bearing on forward clutch cylinder internal thrust surface.
4. On models except 4.0L engine, position integral thrust washer on forward planet gear carrier hub.
5. On all models, install front planet assembly into forward clutch.
6. Position needle bearing washer into forward planet gear carrier and install clutch hub and sun gear.