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Transmission Case: Disassembly

  1. Remove the oil stopper plate.
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  2. Remove the plug, and remove the oil control valve holder.
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  3. Remove the O-ring from the oil control valve holder.
  4. Remove all plugs.
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  5. Remove the oil seal using a screwdriver wrapped with cloth etc.
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  6. Remove the ball bearing of the secondary pulley using the ST1 and ST2.
    1. Remove the claw (A) of ST1, and attach the claw of ST2.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST1: PULLER ASSY (398527700)

      ST2: CLAW (18760AA000)

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    2. Remove the ball bearing of the secondary pulley using the ST1 and ST2.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST1: PULLER ASSY (398527700)

      ST2: CLAW (18760AA000)

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  7. Remove the oil guide.
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  8. Remove the roller bearing.
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  9. Remove the thrust bearing.
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  10. Remove the CVTF filter cover and gasket.
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  11. Remove the CVTF filter.
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