Case Components

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Remove clips from PNP switch and back-up lamp switch.
Remove PNP switch, back-up lamp switch and plungers from OD gear case.

Fig 1: Identifying PNP Switch, Back-Up Lamp Switch & Plungers
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Remove control housing bolts, and then remove control housing and gasket from OD gear case.

Fig 2: Locating Control Housing Bolts
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Remove return spring plug, return spring and return spring plunger from OD gear case.
CAUTION: Do not reuse return spring plug.

Fig 3: Identifying Return Spring, Plug And Plunger Of OD Gear Case
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Remove rear oil seal from OD gear case using Tool.
Tool number: KV381054S0 (J-34286)

Fig 4: Removing Rear Oil Seal From OD Gear Case Using SST
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CAUTION: Do not damage OD gear case.
Remove retaining pin using suitable tool, and then remove striking arm from striking rod assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Retaining Pin Using Suitable Tool
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Remove OD gear case bolts, and then remove OD gear case from adapter plate using suitable tool.

Fig 6: Removing OD Gear Case From Adapter Plate Using Suitable Tool
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Remove counter end bearing from OD gear case using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage OD gear case.

Fig 7: Removing Counter End Bearing From OD Gear Case Using Tool
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Remove withdrawal lever ball pin and washer from front cover.

Fig 8: Identifying Withdrawal Lever Ball Pin And Washer Of Front Cover
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Remove front cover bolts, and then remove front cover and front cover gasket from transmission case.

Fig 9: Locating Front Cover Bolts
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Remove front cover oil seal from front cover using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage front cover.
- Do not reuse oil seal.
Fig 10: Removing Front Cover Oil Seal
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Remove baffle plate nut from transmission case.

Fig 11: Locating Baffle Plate Nut
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Remove snap ring from main drive gear bearing using suitable tool.

Fig 12: Removing/Installing Main Drive Gear Bearing Snap Ring
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Remove pivot bolt and check shift pin from transmission case.
CAUTION: Do not reuse pivot bolt and check shift pin.

Fig 13: Identifying Pivot Bolt And Check Shift Pin
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Remove transmission case from adapter plate.

Fig 14: Identifying Transmission Case
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Remove counter front bearing from transmission case.

Fig 15: Identifying Counter Front Bearing
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Remove oil gutter from transmission case.

Fig 16: Identifying Oil Gutter
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Remove filler plug and gasket from transmission case.
CAUTION: Do not reuse gasket.

Fig 17: Identifying Filler Plug And Gasket
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