Reduction Driven Gear Assembly Disassembly and Reassembly: Disassembly

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Remove left bearing (1) and bevel gear (2) using special tool, bearing puller (3) and hydraulic press (4).
Special Tool

(A): 09925-98221

Fig 1: Removing Left Bearing And Bevel Gear Using Special Tool
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In order to remove right bearing (1) from reduction driven gear (2), grind with a grinder (3) one part "a" of bearing as illustrated till it becomes thin.
CAUTION: Be careful not to grind too far not to damage reduction driven gear.

Fig 2: Removing Right Bearing From Reduction Driven Gear
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Break with a chisel (1) the thin ground bearing (2), and it can be removed.

Fig 3: Identifying Chisel For Thin Ground Bearing
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