Metric 200 question

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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

Common problem not only related to TH200's. Anytime you tear a ring & pinion out, it's a good idea to drop the pan on the trans at the same time. Banging from the rear end often causes roller clutch (sprag) failure.

Where/when will you notice the failure? I put new gears in the car just so I can move it. I started the car up and just went forward and reverse to put it in the garage and nothing seemed out of whack. Ill definitely drop the pan, would I feel a difference in higher gears?