Removing the tripod housing from the drive shaft

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Fig 1: Removing Tripod Housing From Drive Shaft

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Press out the lock for the tripod housing. Use a pipe wrench (position the pipe wrench against the tripod housing). Carefully tap the outer ring down. Do not damage the ring on the tripod housing.

Remove the tripod housing.