Transmission Case: Disassembly

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Remove the CVTF inlet pipe and CVTF outlet pipe.

Fig 1: Identifying CVTF Outlet Pipe And CVTF Inlet Pipe
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Remove all plugs from the transmission case.

Fig 2: Identifying Plugs On Transmission Case
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Remove the lubrication pipe.

Fig 3: Locating Lubrication Pipe Mounting Nut
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Remove the oil seal using a screwdriver wrapped with cloth etc.

Fig 4: Locating Oil Seal
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Remove the ball bearing from reduction driven gear using ST.
ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

Fig 5: Identifying Ball Bearing With Puller ASSY On Reduction Driven Gear
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Remove the snap ring on primary pulley side.

Fig 6: Identifying Snap Ring On Primary Pulley Side
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Using the ST, remove the roller bearing on primary pulley side.
NOTE: Warm up the bearing area of transmission case using a drier or heat gun.

ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

Fig 7: Identifying Roller Bearing With Puller ASSY On Primary Pulley Side
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Remove the snap ring on secondary pulley side.

Fig 8: Identifying Snap Ring On Secondary Pulley Side
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Using the ST, remove the roller bearing on secondary pulley side.
NOTE: Warm up the bearing area of transmission case using a drier or heat gun.

ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

Fig 9: Identifying Roller Bearing With Puller ASSY On Secondary Pulley Side
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