Tower "II" , disassembling

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Fig 1: Identifying Tower "II", Clutch "B" and Adjustment Shim

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If not carried out yet, remove adjustment shim - 2 - from clutch "B" - 1 -.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch "B" and Clutch "A" Axial Needle Bearing

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Remove clutch "B" - 3 - and axial needle bearing - 2 - from clutch "A" - 1 -.

Fig 3: Identifying Circlip and Input Shaft

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Remove circlip - 2 - from input shaft - 1 -.

Fig 4: Tap On Input Shaft With Clutch "E" Using Plastic Hammer

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Place clutch "A" - 1 - with outer edges on 2 wood blocks, approx. 40 mm high.
Tap on input shaft - 2 - with clutch "E" using plastic hammer.
Remove clutch "A" from clutch "E".