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Snap Ring, Tripod Joint Disassembly Note

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  1. Mark the shaft and tripod joint for proper assembly.
  2. Remove the snap ring using snap-ring pliers. See Fig 1 .
    CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to remove the intermediate shaft.
  3. Remove the tripod joint from the shaft.
Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring
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