Steps 41-83

Transmission

All vehicles

NOTE: Tag and identify all parts during disassembly.

41. Remove the center support retaining ring.

42. NOTE: The center support is repaired as an assembly. Any damage requires installing a new component.

NOTE: When removing the center support, pull evenly around the center support web.

Remove the center support.

43. Inspect the center support assembly for wear or damage.

1. Inspect the thrust surfaces for wear or damage.

2. Inspect the center support sealing surface.

3. Inspect the fluid passage for blockage or damage.

44. Inspect the seal rings for damage.

45. Inspect the bearing for missing rollers or damage.

46. Inspect the direct clutch feed hole for blockage or damage.

1. Rotate the center support bearing to locate the direct clutch feed hole.

2. Inspect the direct clutch feed hole for blockage or damage.

47. NOTE: Tag and identify the No. 4 intermediate brake drum thrust bearing.

Remove the intermediate brake drum thrust bearing (No. 4).

48. Remove and tag the intermediate band anchor strut for assembly.

49. NOTE: Identify the anchor and apply ends of the intermediate band.

NOTE: The new intermediate band is dark in color. This is a normal condition of the band. Hairline cracks in the band are also considered normal. Do not install a new band based solely on the color.

Remove and inspect the intermediate band. Check the following conditions for installing a new band:

- Inspect for glazing.

- Inspect for missing friction material.

- Inspect for material flaking.

- Inspect for damage to the anchor pins.

50. Remove and tag the intermediate band apply strut for assembly.

51. Remove the screw.

52. NOTE: The No. 5 forward clutch cylinder thrust bearing may come out with the intermediate brake and direct clutch drum.

Remove the direct clutch drum.

53. Remove the No. 5 forward clutch cylinder thrust bearing, tag and identify.

54. NOTE: The No. 6A thrust bearing may come out with the cylinder. Tag for reassembly.

Remove the forward clutch cylinder.

55. NOTE: The No. 6A forward ring gear hub thrust bearing may have come out with the forward clutch cylinder.

Remove the No. 6A forward ring gear hub thrust bearing.

56. NOTE: The No. 7 forward planet thrust bearing may come out with the forward ring gear and hub assembly.

Remove the forward ring gear and hub as an assembly.

57. Remove the No. 6B forward clutch thrust washer from the forward ring gear hub.

58. NOTE: The No. 7 forward planet thrust bearing may come out with the forward ring gear and hub assembly.

Remove the No. 7 forward planet thrust bearing.

59. Remove the forward planetary assembly.

60. Remove the input shell and sun gear assembly.

61. Remove the spacer.

62. NOTE: Tag and identify the No. 8 low/reverse planetary carrier thrust bearing.

Remove the thrust bearing.

63. Remove the retaining ring.

64. Remove low/reverse planetary assembly.

65. NOTE: Tag and identify the No. 9 low/reverse planetary carrier thrust bearing.

Remove the thrust bearing.

66. NOTE: Use slots located around the outside of the sleeve.

Using a small pick, remove the output shaft sleeve.

67. WARNING: Hold onto the output shaft so it does not fall out after removing the snap ring. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE: Discard the output shaft retaining ring. A new retaining ring must be used for assembly or damage to the transmission may occur.

While holding the output shaft, remove and discard the output shaft retaining ring.

68. Remove the output shaft ring gear and hub.

69. Remove the No. 10 low intermediate sun gear bearing.

70. NOTICE: Do not pry on the outer edge of the case or damage to the gasket sealing surface may occur.

NOTE: It may be necessary to grind flat spots on the edges of the reverse band actuating lever shaft in order to remove it.

Using a pair of vise grips, hold the flat spots on the reverse band actuating lever shaft, wiggle it back and forth and remove the reverse band actuating lever shaft.

71. Remove the reverse band actuating lever assembly.

72. NOTE: The inner race of the rear OWC is not removable. It is repaired in the case.

Remove the low/reverse brake drum and OWC assembly by rotating it clockwise.

73. NOTE: The reverse OWC is part of the reverse brake drum assembly. Install a new reverse brake drum as an assembly only.

Inspect the reverse brake drum assembly and install a new reverse brake drum assembly if damaged.

1. Inspect the reverse brake drum sprags.

2. Inspect the reverse brake drum rollers.

3. Inspect the reverse brake drum.