Assembly
1. Install thrust washer in planetary gear. Grooved side of washer faces up and toward front.
2. Install one-way clutch in race. Flanged side of clutch must face upward as shown.
3. Install assembled one-way clutch and outer race in planetary gear. Be sure flanged side of clutch is facing upward.
4. Install clutch pack retaining plate and snap ring in planetary gear.
5. Coat planetary race with petroleum jelly and install it on planetary gear. Outside diameter of race is 41.8 mm (1.646 inch); inside diameter is 27.1 mm (1.067 inch).
6. Install hub in planetary ring gear and install snap ring.
7. Coat race and bearing with petroleum jelly and install in planetary ring gear.
8. Verify bearing/race size. Outside diameter of race is 47.8 mm (1.882 inch) and inside diameter is 24.2 mm (0.953 inch). Outside diameter of bearing is 46.8 mm (1.843 inch) and inside diameter is 26 mm (1.024 inch).
9. Lubricate new clutch piston O-rings with Mopar Door Ease, or Ru-Glyde. Then install rings on clutch piston and install piston in clutch drum.
10. Install piston return springs in clutch piston.
11. Install piston snap ring. Compress piston return springs with Tool 7538, or equivalent and shop press.
12. Install overdrive clutch pack in drum. Install steel plate first, then a disc. Continue installation sequence until required number of discs and plates have been installed.
13. Install clutch pack retainer with flat side facing downward. Then install retainer snap ring. Compress springs with suitable tool.
14. Install clutch drum bearing and race assembly. Be sure bearing rollers face upward as shown. Outside diameter of assembled bearing and race is 50.2 mm (1.976 inch). Inside diameter is 28.9 mm (1.138 inch).
15. Install clutch on planetary gear.
16. Verify one-way clutch operation. Hold drum and turn planetary shaft clockwise and counterclockwise. Shaft should turn clockwise freely but lock when turned counterclockwise.