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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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Default sun shell gone do i replace sun gear too

I have my 4l60e down, the teeth in the sun shell are sheared off.
I'm getting a Sonnex smart shell to replace it, should I also replace the sun gear?
the sun gear does not look bad. there is some galling on the snap ring which I will replace.
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 12:30 AM
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Look closely at the top of the splines where its fitted into the shell. I have seen where these do wear when the shell strips out. Sungears are cheap so it would be a good idea to replace it. Also might I suggest using a wide sungear bushing from sonnax. I use them in all my builds! http://www.sonnax.com/product-lines/...ion/parts/1636
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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Vince,
Thanks for the reply, (I was hoping you would).
I think I will replace the sun gear just for peace of mind and order the wider bushing.
Cheers
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 12:11 PM
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Good luck. Start saving money for the 4l80e because this WILL happen again.
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