Method for assembling an epicyclic gear train

1. A method of assembling an epicyclic gear train comprising the steps of:

a) providing a carrier that includes spaced apart walls and circumferentially spaced mounts interconnecting the walls in a one-piece unitary structure, spaced apart apertures provided between the mounts at an outer circumference of the carrier, gear pockets provided between the walls and mounts extending to the apertures, and a central opening in at least one of the walls;

b) inserting an intermediate gear through the central opening;

c) moving the intermediate gear radially into the gear pocket to extend through the aperture;

d) inserting a baffle into the carrier in a space between the walls subsequent to performing steps a) and b); and

e) inserting a sun gear through the central opening to intermesh with the intermediate gear.

2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein step d) includes securing the baffle to the carrier near the intermediate gear.

3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein step d) includes bolting the baffle to one of the walls.

4. The method according to claim 1 , comprising inserting a tube through a hole in the carrier to communicate with a lubrication passage in the baffle.

5. The method according to claim 1 , comprising securing a torque frame to the mounts, the torque frame fixed relative to a housing.