Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
Planetary Gears: Service and Repair
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove planetary snap-ring (Fig. 204).
2. Remove front annulus and planetary assembly from driving shell (Fig. 204).
3. Remove snap-ring that retains front planetary gear in annulus gear (Fig. 205).
4. Remove tabbed thrust washer and tabbed thrust plate from hub of front annulus (Fig. 206).
5. Separate front annulus and planetary gears (Fig. 206).
6. Remove front planetary gear front thrust washer from annulus gear hub.