Snap ring, Ball, Inner Ring, Cage Disassembly Note

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Place alignment marks on the shaft, inner ring, and cage.
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, Inner Ring And Cage
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the snap ring using snap ring pliers.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the ball, inner ring, and cage from the shaft.
CAUTION:
- When using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, be careful not to damage the ball, ball sliding area, and cage.
- If the ball, inner ring, and cage cannot be removed from the shaft, lightly tap the inner ring evenly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, and remove the ball, inner ring, and cage from the shaft.
Wipe off grease on the shaft, ball, inner ring, and cage using a clean rag.