Side Retainer

1. Remove the O-ring.
   Fig 1: Identifying Drive Pinion Oil Seal And O-Ring

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2. Remove the oil seal.
   Fig 2: Identifying Oil Seal

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3. Remove the SPLIT PIN (ST), and then remove the claw.

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   Fig 3: Removing Claw And Split Pin (ST)

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4. Attach two claws to the outer race, and set the ST to side retainer.

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   Fig 4: Setting ST To Side Retainer

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5. Restore the removed claws to original position, and install the pin and split pin.
6. Hold the shaft of ST to avoid removing from side retainer, and then remove the bearing outer race.

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Fig 5: Removing Bearing Outer Race Using Tool

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