Tripod Joint, Snap Ring Assembly Note

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CAUTION: Do not damage the roller. Do not tap the roller with the hammer.

Align the marks and install the tripod joint using a bar and a hammer. See Fig 1 . Install the new snap ring using a snap-ring pliers.

CAUTION: Install the snap ring in the shaft groove securely.

Fig 1: Assembling Tripod Joint

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