Output Bearing And Race: Removal

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Fig 1: Output Roller Bearing

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1 - INPUT BEARING

2 - OUTPUT BEARING

3 - LARGER DIAMETER CAGE RING

CAUTION: The position of the output shaft bearing is critical. The bearing is not identical end-to-end. Install bearing with larger diameter cage ring facing out.

Remove caged roller bearing (3) from output bearing race. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Output Bearing Strap
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1 - BEARING RETAINER

2 - OUTPUT BEARING RACE

Remove screws at output bearing retainer strap (1). See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Output Bearing Race Removal

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1 - SLIDE HAMMER C-3752

2 - REMOVER 6787

3 - OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING RACE

Install slide Remover 6787 and slide hammer C-3752 (2). See Fig 3. Tighten tool to output bearing race.
Using slide hammer, remove output bearing race (3).