Control Valve

Disconnect the four pipes from gearbox.
Secure the gearbox removed from vehicle in a vise using ST.
CAUTION: Using the ST, secure the gearbox assembly in a vise as shown in the figure. Do not secure the gearbox without this ST.

Preparation tool:

ST1: STAND (926200000)

ST2: BOSS D (34199AG000)

Fig 1: Securing Gearbox Assembly In Vise Using Stand (926200000) And Boss D (34199AG000)
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Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.
Preparation tool:

ST: SPANNER (926230000)

Fig 2: Loosening Lock Nut Using Spanner (926230000)
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Loosen the adjusting screw, and remove the spring and sleeve.
Remove the guide chip. (Model with guide chip only)
Remove the two bolts securing valve assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Valve Assembly Bolts
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Carefully draw out the input shaft and remove the valve assembly.

Fig 4: Drawing Out Input Shaft
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Put a vinyl tape around the spline portion, and slide the dust cover to remove.

Fig 5: Applying Vinyl Tape Around Spline Portion
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Using a press, remove the pinion & valve assembly from valve housing.

Fig 6: Removing Pinion & Valve Assembly From Valve Housing Using Press
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Using the ST and a press, remove the bushing and oil seal from the valve housing.
CAUTION:
- Do not apply a force to the end surface of valve housing.
- Do not reuse the oil seal after removal.
Preparation tool:

ST: INSTALLER & REMOVER (34199AG090)

Fig 7: Removing Bushing And Oil Seal From Valve Housing Using Installer & Remover (34199AG090) And Press
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Using a snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring, valve, oil seal and back-up washer.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the pinion and valve assembly.

Fig 8: Snap Ring, Valve, Oil Seal And Back-Up Washer
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