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: Identifying O-ring
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Remove oil seal.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Seal
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Take out either split pin, remove claw.
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Fig 3: Identifying Claw, Split Pin And Pin
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Securely attach two claws to outer race, set ST to side retainer.
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Fig 4: Identifying Shaft And Claw
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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: Identifying Shaft And Side Retainer
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