Disassembly of the Four-wheel Drive Shaft

STEP 345

STEP 347

BP95F279 There is a pipe plug at the bottom of the hole in the end of the shaft (see arrow). DO NOT remove the pipe plug unless the pipe plug is damaged.

STEP 346

BP95F274 Remove and discard the snap ring from the shaft.A new snap ring is included in the overhaul kit.

STEP 348

BP95F273 Use an acceptable tool to press the spring retainer down until you have access to the snap ring (see arrow). Remove the snap ring from the groove. Release the tension and remove the tool.

NOTE: The tool used in the photo above is a piece of round tubing with a rectangular access hole cut out. BP95F276 Remove and discard the spring retainer. A new spring retainer is included in the overhaul kit.

STEP 349

BP95F275 Remove and discard the springs. New springs are included in the overhaul kit.

Remove the sleeve.

STEP 351

BP95F277

BP95F278 Remove and discard the two O-rings from the shaft. New O-rings are included in the overhaul kit.

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BT95G181

1.Cap Screw 2.Washer 3.O-Ring 6.Seal

10.Snap Ring 14.Pipe Plug 7.Bearing 11.Spring Retainer 15.Shaft 8.Sealing Ring 12.Spring 16.Four-Wheel Drive Clutch Gear

4.Four-Wheel Drive Flange 9.Collar 13.Sleeve 17.Thrust Washer

5.Cover