Reduction Drive Gear: Disassembly

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Take out the seal ring.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Ring
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Remove the ball bearing using ST.
ST 498077600 REMOVER

Fig 2: Identifying Ball Bearing
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Apply Vaseline to the outer surface of seal ring and shaft groove.

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Surface Of Seal Ring And Shaft Groove
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