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Control Valve

  1. Disconnect the pipes A and B from gearbox.
  2. Secure the gearbox removed from the vehicle in vise using ST.

    ST1 926200000 STAND

    ST2 34199AG000 BOSS D

    CAUTION: Secure the gearbox in a vise using ST as shown in Fig 1. Do not attempt to secure it without this ST.
    Fig 1: Securing Gearbox In Vise Using ST
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  3. Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.

    ST 926230000 SPANNER

    Fig 2: Loosening Lock Nut
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  4. Tighten the adjusting screw until it no longer tightens.
    Fig 3: Tightening Adjusting Screw
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  5. Loosen the adjusting screw, and then remove the spring and sleeve.
  6. Remove the two bolts securing valve assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Two Bolts Securing Valve Assembly
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  7. Carefully draw out the input shaft, and then remove the valve assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Valve Assembly
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  8. Wrap the tape to spline part, and slide the dust cover out.
    Fig 6: Sliding Dust Cover Out
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  9. Using a press remove the pinion & valve assembly from valve housing.
    Fig 7: Removing Pinion And Valve Assembly From Valve Housing
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  10. Using the ST and press, remove the bushing and oil seal from valve housing.

    ST 34199AG090 INSTALLER & REMOVER

    CAUTION:
    • Do not apply force to the end surface of valve housing.
    • Do not reuse the oil seal after removal.
    Fig 8: Removing Bushing And Oil Seal From Valve Housing
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  11. Using a snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring, valve, oil seal and backup washer.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the pinion & valve assembly.
Fig 9: Removing Snap Ring, Valve, Oil Seal And Backup Washer
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