Third Shaft Bearing Removal

Special Tools Required 

• Oil Seal Driver Attachment, 71.5mm 07GAD-SE00100
• Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000

1. Remove the reverse idler gear assembly (see REVERSE IDLER GEAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
2. To remove the third shaft bearing, expand the snap ring using snap ring pliers, then push the bearing out using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 71.5 mm oil seal driver attachment. Do not remove the snap ring unless it is necessary to clean the groove in the transmission housing.
   Fig 1: Expanding Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers

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