Side Retainer

NOTE: After adjusting the drive pinion backlash and tooth contact, remove and install the oil seal and O-ring.

Remove O-ring.

Fig 1: Removing O-Ring
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Remove oil seal.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Seal
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Take out either split pin, remove claw.
ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

Fig 3: Removing Claw Using Puller Assy ST398527700
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Securely attach two claws to outer race, set ST to side retainer.
ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

Fig 4: Setting Puller Assy ST398527700 To Side Retainer
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Return removed claw to the original position, and install pin and split pin.
Hold the shaft of ST to avoid removing from side retainer, and then remove the bearing outer race.
ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

NOTE: Replace bearing inner and outer races as a single unit.

Fig 5: Removing Bearing Outer Race Using Puller Assy ST398527700
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