General Precautions

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Do not reuse snap rings.
Position mainshaft on the vise with back plate and remove gears and snap rings.
For installation and removal of snap ring, position snap ring pliers and flat pliers at both sides of snap ring. Stretch snap ring, and move it with flat pliers.
Disassemble gear components putting matching marks on the parts that do not affect any functions.

Fig 1: Positioning Snap Ring Pliers And Flat Pliers At Both Sides Of Snap Ring. Stretch Snap Ring
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