Intermediate Shaft: Disassembly

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Remove the heat shield (A) and intermediate shaft outer seal (B) from the bearing support (C). See Fig 1.
Remove the set ring (D) and the external snap ring (E). See Fig 1.
Press the intermediate shaft (A) out of the intermediate shaft bearing (B) using the support base and a press. Be careful not to damage the metal rings (C) on the intermediate shaft during disassembly. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield
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Fig 2: Removing Intermediate Shaft From Bearing Support
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Remove the internal snap ring. See Fig 3.
Press the intermediate shaft bearing (A) out of the bearing support (B) using the attachment and a press. See Fig 4.

Fig 3: Removing Internal Snap Ring

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Fig 4: Removing Internal Shaft Bearing

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