Removing the viscous coupling housing and coupling
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Position the final drive with the viscous coupling housing and coupling on a workbench. Support the front with a wooden block.
Remove the 3 screws for the viscous coupling housing and coupling.
Pull the viscous coupling housing and coupling straight out of the final drive.
Clear up any oil spill.