Grand Prix V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
6. Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring (512) from the output shaft.
7. Remove the sun gear thrust bearing (698) from the differential carrier sun gear. The bearing may be stuck to the differential carrier.
8. Remove the differential carrier sun gear (697).
9. Remove the park gear (696).
10. Remove the internal gear thrust bearing (695) from the differential carrier internal gear.
11. Remove the sun gear shaft (689.)
12. Inspect the sun gear shaft (689) for damage.
Installation Procedure
1. Assemble the sun gear thrust bearing (698), the differential carrier sun gear (697), the park gear (696), the internal gear thrust bearing (695) and
the sun gear shaft (689) into the differential carrier (700).
