Side Retainer

NOTE: After adjusting the drive pinion backlash and tooth contact, replace the oil seal and O-ring with new parts.

Remove the O-ring.

Fig 1: Identifying O-Ring
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Remove the oil seal.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Seal
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Remove the split pin (ST), and then remove the claw.
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Fig 3: Identifying Claw, Split Pin And Pin
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Attach two claws to the outer race, and set the ST to side retainer.
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Fig 4: Identifying Shaft And Claw
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Restore the removed claws to original position, and install the pin and split pin.
Hold the shaft of ST to avoid removing from side retainer, and then remove the bearing outer race.
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NOTE: Replace the bearing inner and outer races as a single unit.

Fig 5: Identifying Shaft And Side Retainer
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