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Converter Case Cover: Removal

  1. Remove the drive pinion. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>DRIVE PINION>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the primary speed sensor. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>PRIMARY SPEED SENSOR>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the oil stopper plate (A) and lubrication pipe (B).
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  4. Remove the oil pump chain cover and the oil pump chain. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>OIL PUMP CHAIN>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the bolts securing the converter case cover.
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  6. Using a crowbar wrapped with protection tape or similar, expand the clearance and remove the converter case cover.
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  7. Remove the O-rings.
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  8. Remove the front reduction drive gear shim.
    NOTE: The front reduction drive gear shim may remain on the converter case side.
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  9. Remove the front reduction driven gear shim (front side).
    1. Remove the ball bearing using the ST1 and ST2.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST1: PULLER ASSY (398527700)

      ST2: CLAW (18760AA000)

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    2. Remove the front reduction driven gear shim (front side).
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  10. Remove the seal rings.
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  11. Remove the liquid gasket from the converter case and converter case cover.