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Overdrive Planetary and One-Way Clutch Assembly

CAUTION: Do not remove the overdrive one-way clutch. Damage to the clutch may occur if it is removed.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the No. 12 bearing from behind the pinion gears.
NOTE: Individual parts of the planetary carriers are not serviceable.
NOTE: The overdrive one-way clutch is serviced with the center shaft assembly.
NOTE: Inspect the one-way clutch.
  • Temporarily insert the overdrive planetary gear carrier assembly into the one-way clutch rollers for verification of the one-way clutch.
  • The planetary gear must rotate counterclockwise and hold when rotated clockwise.
  • Remove the planetary gear carrier assembly.
  • Inspect for cracks in the roller cage and wear on the roller clutch, and the press fit of the one-way clutch to the center shaft.
NOTE: Inspect the overdrive planetary.
  • Inspect the pinion gears for damaged or excessively worn teeth, and for free rotation.
  • Check the pins and shafts in the planetary assemblies for loose fit and/or complete disengagement.
  • 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.
  • Inspect the sun gear for damaged or worn teeth.
  • Inspect the No. 2 bearing for damage.
  • Thoroughly clean all parts and blow dry with moisture-free compressed air.
  • Inspect the sun gear for damaged or worn teeth.
  1. Disassemble the parts in the order indicated in Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Overdrive Planetary One-Way Clutch Assembly Disassembly Sequence
    G03281703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 1: Retaining Ring Disassembly Note 

    NOTE: The overdrive one-way clutch is serviced with the center shaft assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Center Shaft From Overdrive Ring Gear
    G03281704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the center shaft from the overdrive ring gear.
    1. Remove the overdrive center shaft retaining ring.
    2. While rotating counterclockwise remove the center shaft from the ring gear.

Items 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Overdrive Planetary and One-Way Clutch Assembly Inspection Note 

    CAUTION: Do not remove the overdrive one-way clutch. Damage to the clutch may occur if it is removed.
    Fig 3: Inspecting Overdrive One-Way Clutch And Center Shaft
    G03281705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Clean and inspect the overdrive one-way clutch and center shaft.
    • Inspect for cracks in the roller cage and wear on the roller clutch, and the press fit of the one-way clutch to the center shaft.
  2. Inspect the one-way clutch.
    • Temporarily insert the overdrive planetary gear carrier assembly into the one-way clutch rollers for verification of the one-way clutch.
    • The planetary gear must rotate counterclockwise and hold when rotated clockwise.
    Fig 4: Inspecting One-Way Clutch
    G03281706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: Individual parts of the planetary carriers are not serviceable.
    Fig 5: Checking Pins And Shafts In Planetary Assemblies For Loose Fit And/Or Complete Disengagement
    G03281707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Check the pins and shafts in the planetary assemblies for loose fit and/or complete disengagement.
  5. Inspect the pinion gears for damaged or excessively worn teeth, and for free rotation.
    Fig 6: Inspecting Pinion Gears for Damaged or Excessively Worn Teeth, And For Free Rotation
    G03281708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. 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 7: Inspecting Overdrive One-Way Clutch Inner Race
    G03281709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Inspect the No. 2 overdrive planetary thrust bearing on the nose of the overdrive planetary gear carrier assembly.
    Fig 8: Inspecting No. 2 Overdrive Planetary Thrust Bearing
    G03281710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. NOTE: Inspect the sun gear for damaged or worn teeth.
    Fig 9: Inspecting Sun Gear For Damaged Or Worn Teeth
    G03281711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove and inspect the coast clutch-to -overdrive carrier adapter.
  10. Remove and inspect the overdrive sun gear.
    Fig 10: Removing Overdrive Sun Gear
    G03281712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the No. 12 bearing from behind the pinion gears.
    Fig 11: Inspecting No. 12 Bearing For Damage
    G03281713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Inspect the No. 12 bearing for damage.
  13. Assemble the parts in the order indicated in Fig 12.
    Fig 12: Overdrive Sun Gear Assembly Sequence
    G03281714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 7: Overdrive Sun Gear Assembly Note 

    CAUTION: Make sure that the No. 12 bearing is in place in the overdrive planetary prior to installing the overdrive sun gear.
    Fig 13: Installing Overdrive Sun Gear
    G03281715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the overdrive sun gear with the recessed gear teeth facing toward the adapter.

Item 6: Coast Clutch Adapter Assembly Note 

  1. Install the coast clutch-to -overdrive carrier adapter.
    Fig 14: Installing Coast Clutch-To -Overdrive Carrier Adapter
    G03281716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 4: No. 2 Overdrive Planetary Thrust Bearing Assembly Note 

    NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to hold the No. 2 overdrive planetary thrust bearing in place.
    Fig 15: Installing No. 2 Overdrive Planetary Thrust Bearing
    G03281717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the No. 2 overdrive planetary thrust bearing.

Item 1: Retaining Ring Assembly Note 

    NOTE: The overdrive one-way clutch is serviced with the center shaft assembly.
    Fig 16: Installing Center Shaft And Overdrive One-Way Clutch
    G03281718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the center shaft and overdrive one-way clutch.
    1. Install the center shaft and overdrive one-way clutch.
    2. Install the overdrive center shaft retaining ring.