Reduction Driven Gear: Disassembly

Using a vise, secure the reduction driven gear.
CAUTION: Place aluminum plates or wooden pieces between the contacting surfaces of the vise and reduction driven gear to prevent reduction driven gear damage.

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Flatten the tab of the lock nut.

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Using ST1, ST2 and ST3, remove the lock nut.
Preparation tool:

ST1: PULLEY WRENCH (18355AA000)

ST2: PULLEY WRENCH PIN SET (18334AA000)

ST3: SOCKET WRENCH (35) (499987003)

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Using the ST and a press, remove the transfer drive gear.
CAUTION:
- Do not place the ST over the parking gear.
- Be careful not to drop the reduction drive gear.
Preparation tool:

ST: BEARING REMOVER (18767AA000)

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Remove the ball bearing using ST1, ST2 and a press.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the transfer drive gear.

Preparation tool:

ST1: REMOVER (498077300)

ST2: INSTALLER (18657AA000)

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Using a vise, secure the reduction driven gear.
CAUTION: Place aluminum plates or wooden pieces between the contacting surfaces of the vise and reduction driven gear to prevent reduction driven gear damage.

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Using the ST, remove the parking gear.
Preparation tool:

ST: PULLER ASSY (399703600)

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Remove the oil spacer.

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Remove the snap ring.
NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.

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