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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Rendezvous - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.4L 🢒 Input and Third Sprag Clutches Disassemble

    Object Number: 1741814 Size: SH

    Important: Some models use a pawl type clutch assembly. The third and input pawl clutch assemblies (727, 728) are serviced as assemblies, do not disassemble.

  1. Disassemble the third and input sprag clutch assemblies (653, 665) from the input clutch housing assembly (632).

    2. Object Number: 10625 Size: SH

    Important: After you remove the spiral lock retaining ring (717), discard the ring. Use a new spiral lock retaining ring when you reassemble the sprag.

  2. Use a tapered blade screwdriver in order to remove the spiral lock retaining ring (717) from the input clutch sprag outer race retainer.
  3. Remove the third clutch sprag assembly (653) and the input clutch sprag assembly (665) from the input and third clutch sprag inner race (661).
  4. Remove the input and third clutch sprag inner race (661) and the input sun gear spacer (667) from the input sun gear (668).

    5. Object Number: 10626 Size: SH
  5. Remove the 3rd clutch sprag outer race retainer (718).
  6. Remove the input and third clutch sprag end bearings (719) and the input and third clutch sprag center bearing (721) from the sprag outer races (653, 665).

    7. Important: Do not disassemble the sprag elements.

  7. Remove the 3rd clutch and input clutch sprag assemblies (720, 722) from the sprag outer races (653, 665).