Removing The Input Shaft
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-- Remove The A/C Compressor. Refer To A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove The Grommet -A-.
-- Remove The Input Shaft -B- From Splines Of Drive Pinion -C-
NOTE:
A Clamp On The Engine Toothed Drive Gear Flange -C- Prevents The Boot -A- From Slipping.