Planet Assembly: Disassembly

Remove the retaining ring.

Fig 1: Locating Retaining Ring
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Remove the front planet gear assembly. Clean and inspect for looseness and discoloration of the pinion gears or wear on the bearings. Repair as required.

Fig 2: Locating Front Planet Gear Assembly
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Remove the No. 13 needle bearing.

Fig 3: Locating 13 Needle Bearing
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Remove the rear planetary gear assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Rear Planetary Gear Assembly
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Clean and inspect the rear planetary gear assembly for looseness and/or discoloration of the planet gears or wear on the bushings or bearings. Repair as required.

Fig 5: Locating Rear Planetary Gear Assembly
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