Adjuster Plug: Disassembly

Remove thrust bearing retainer ring with a screwdriver, taking care not to score needle bearing bore. Discard retainer ring. Remove thrust bearing spacer, thrust bearing and bearing races. Remove and discard adjuster plug "O" ring, then remove input shaft seal retainer. Remove and discard dust seal, then pry input shaft seal from adjuster plug. Inspect needle bearing in adjuster plug, and if necessary, remove by pressing out from spacer end. See Figure.