Planetary Gear Set Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the clutch B/E. Refer to "LOCK-UP CLUTCH (TCC) :".
Remove the rear sun gear.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Sun Gear
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Remove the planetary gear set.

Fig 2: Removing Planetary Gear Set
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Remove snap ring from front ring gear.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring From Front Ring Gear
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Take out rear planetary gear set.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Planetary Gear Set
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Remove the axial needle bearing.

Fig 5: Removing Axial Needle Bearing
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Take out front gear set with rear ring gear, front sun gear and oil trays.

Fig 6: Removing Front Gear Set With Rear Ring Gear, Front Sun Gear And Oil Trays
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Take oil trays and front sun gear off the planetary gear set.
Installation should follow the removal procedure in the reverse order.

Fig 7: Removing Oil Trays And Front Sun Gear Off Planetary Gear Set
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