Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly: Removal

Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Automatic Transmission Assembly>REMOVAL .
Remove the air breather hose. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Air Breather Hose>REMOVAL .
Remove the oil pan and control valve body. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Control Valve Body>REMOVAL .
Remove the transmission harness. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Harness>REMOVAL .
Remove the extension case. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Extension Case>REMOVAL .
Remove the rear drive shaft. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Rear Drive Shaft>REMOVAL .
Remove the transfer clutch assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transfer Clutch>REMOVAL .
Remove the transfer reduction driven gear assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transfer Reduction Driven Gear>REMOVAL .
Remove the intermediate case. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Intermediate Case>REMOVAL .
Remove the forward clutch assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Forward Clutch Assembly>REMOVAL .
Remove the transmission case. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Case>REMOVAL .
Remove the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley>REMOVAL .
Using the ST, remove the drive pinion retainer and lubrication pipe.
ST 18270KA020 SOCKET (E20)

Fig 1: Removing Drive Pinion Retainer And Lubrication Pipe Using Special Tool
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Remove the O-ring.

Fig 2: Locating Drive Pinion And Shaft Assembly O-Ring
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Remove the oil pump and the plate.

Fig 3: Locating Oil Pump And Plate Bolts
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Remove the O-ring.

Fig 4: Locating Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly O-Rings

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