Clip, Outer Ring Disassembly Note

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Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer ring.
CAUTION:
- To prevent part damage, do not use a punch or similar tool to place alignment marks. Use paint.
Fig 1: Placing Alignment Marks On Shaft And Outer Ring
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Remove the clip using a screwdriver.

Fig 2: Removing Clip Using Screwdriver
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Remove the outer ring from the shaft.
Wipe off grease on the outer ring using a clean rag.