Input Gear And Low Range Gear

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Remove front bearing retainer attaching bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Front Bearing Retainer Bolts
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Remove front bearing retainer. Pry retainer loose with pry tool positioned in slots at each end of retainer.

Fig 2: Removing Front Bearing Retainer
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Remove front bearing retainer seal. Tap seal out with drift and hammer.
Remove input gear retaining ring with heavy duty snap-ring pliers.

Fig 3: Removing Input Gear Retaining Ring
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Place front case in horizontal position. Then remove input gear and low range gear as an assembly. Tap gear out of bearing with plastic mallet if necessary.

Fig 4: Removing Input Gear & Planetary Carrier
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