Drive & Driven Sprocket Disassembly
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- Remove 4th clutch shaft thrust washer. Remove drive sprocket thrust washer. Washer may be stuck to case cover. Remove VSS reluctor wheel. Note location of drive link assembly master link. Master link is different color than other links and may be facing up or down toward case.
- Lift drive and driven sprockets with drive link out of case. Lift both sides evenly. It may be necessary to tap turbine shaft up gently with a rubber mallet. Remove drive and driven sprocket thrust washers. See Fig 2. Thrust washers may be stuck to sprockets.
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Note drive link direction prior to removal. Drive link must be installed in same direction during reassembly.