Side Retainer

NOTE: Replace the oil seal and O-ring after adjustment of drive pinion gear backlash and tooth contact.

Remove the O-ring.

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

NOTE:

Remove the oil seal using a flat tip screwdriver
Do not reuse the oil seal. Prepare a new oil seal.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Seal

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