Planetary Geartrain

45RFE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PLANETARY GEARTRAIN / CLEANING
Clean the planetary components in solvent and dry them with compressed air.

INSPECTION
Check sun gear and driving shell condition. Replace the gear if damaged or if the bushings are scored or worn. The bushings are not serviceable. Replace the driving shell if worn, cracked or damaged.

Replace planetary gear sets if gears, pinion pins, or carrier are damaged in any way. Replace the annulus gears and supports if either component is worn or damaged.

Replace the output shaft if the machined surfaces are scored, pitted, or damaged in any way. Also replace the shaft if the splines are damaged, or exhibits cracks at any location.