Output Shaft Removal

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Tools Required

J 6125-1B Slide Hammer with Adapter. See Special Tools .
J 38868 Output Shaft Assembly Remover and Installer. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Identifying Output Shaft Snap Ring

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Remove the snap ring (57).

Fig 2: Identifying J 6125-1B & J 38868 On Output Shaft

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Install the J 6125-1B and J 38868 on the output shaft (94). See Special Tools .
Use a screw driver to pry up on the shaft to take up the slack, then pull up on the slide hammer.