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AT 500, 1500 SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Figure 5–17. Removing Third Clutch Plates
(3) Lift carefully, straight upward, on the
lifting bracket to remove the center support assembly.
Refer to Paragraph 6–12 for rebuild of the center sup-
port assembly.
(4) Remove thrust washer 5 (Foldout 10,A)
from the front planetary sun gear (Figure 5–19).
o.
Removal of Planetary Gearing
(1) If not previously removed, remove the
rear output flange.
CAUTION:
The center support is fitted to the transmission
case with very little clearance. It may bind in the
case if the case is cold. Heat the case slightly, if
necessary. DO NOT USE a torch to heat the case.
A sun lamp, or a current of warm air is sufficient.
If the support assembly starts upward and then
binds, tap it downward and lift again.
H02904
CENTER SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
SNAPRING
INTERNAL-SPLINED
PLATE (3)
EXTERNAL-TANGED
PLATE (3)
Figure 5–18. Removing Center Support Assembly
Figure 5–19. Removing Front Sun Gear Thrust Washer
NOTE:
It may be necessary to tap upward on the output
shaft with a soft-faced mallet while lifting on the
gear unit.
(2) Grasp the transmission main shaft, and
lift the planetary gear unit out of the transmission case
(Figure 5–20).
(3) Refer to Paragraph 6–11 for rebuild of
the planetary gear unit.
H02905
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CENTER SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
H02906
SECOND
CLUTCH
THRUST
WASHER
FRONT
SUN GEAR
SNAPRING
PLANETARY
GEAR UNIT