Input Shaft, Disassembling: Notes
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-- Remove the grooved ball bearing locking ring.
Removing the Grooved Ball Bearing
-- Mount the Separating Tool -A- into the groove in the ball bearing for the locking ring.
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-- The grooved ball bearing and 5th gear wheel can also be removed together. To do this, place the Separating Tool -A- as shown in the following illustration under the 5th gear wheel.