Valve Body Assembly Components: Disassembly

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Remove detent spring (2), plate (1) and manual valve (3).

Fig 1: Removing Detent Spring
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Remove bolts from upper valve body side.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts From Upper Valve Body Side
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Remove bolts from lower valve body side.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts From Lower Valve Body Side
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Separate upper valve body (2) and lower valve body (1) while pressing separator plate and valve body gasket against lower body (1) to prevent balls, spring and others from coming out of valve body.

Fig 4: Separating Upper & Lower Valve Body
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Confirm that there are valve, balls and plate as shown in the figures.
- Front upper valve body assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Confirming That There Are Valve, Balls & Plate
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- Rear upper valve body assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Rear Upper Valve Body Assembly
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- Lower valve body assembly.

Fig 7: Lower Valve Body Assembly

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