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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Rotate the stub shaft back and forth to drain the fluid.
  2. Insert a punch into the housing access hole to unseat the retaining ring (1).
  3. Remove the plug (2).
  4. Remove the O-ring seal (3).
    Fig 1: Steering Gear Housing End Plug Assembly
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