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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2004SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIRDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESPLANET ASSEMBLY
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Planet Assembly
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Planet Assembly
Planet Assembly
Disassembly
1. Remove the retaining ring.
2. 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.
3. Remove the No. 13 needle bearing.
4. Remove the reverse planet.
5. Clean and inspect the reverse planet for looseness and/or discoloration of the planet gears or wear on the bushings or bearings. Repair as required.
Assembly
1. Install the retaining ring.
1 Install rear planetary gear assembly.
2 Install the No. 13 needle bearing with black side of bearing facing up.
3 Install the front planetary gear assembly.
4 Install the retaining ring.
2. NOTE: Make sure that the reverse clutch assembly is fully seated.
Install the reverse clutch assembly.
Disassembly
1. Remove the retaining ring.
2. 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.
3. Remove the No. 13 needle bearing.
4. Remove the reverse planet.
5. Clean and inspect the reverse planet for looseness and/or discoloration of the planet gears or wear on the bushings or bearings. Repair as required.
Assembly
1. Install the retaining ring.
1 Install rear planetary gear assembly.
2 Install the No. 13 needle bearing with black side of bearing facing up.
3 Install the front planetary gear assembly.
4 Install the retaining ring.
2. NOTE: Make sure that the reverse clutch assembly is fully seated.
Install the reverse clutch assembly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.