Reduction Drive Gear: Disassembly

Remove the seal ring from the reduction drive shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Ring And Reduction Drive Shaft
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Remove the ball bearing from the reduction drive shaft using the ST.
ST 498077600 REMOVER

Fig 2: Removing Ball Bearing From Reduction Drive Shaft Using Special Tool
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Remove the reduction drive gear from the reduction drive shaft using the press.

Fig 3: Removing Reduction Drive Gear From Reduction Drive Shaft Using Press
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