Adjuster Plug: Disassembly
- Remove thrust bearing retainer ring with a screwdriver, taking care not to score needle bearing bore. Discard retainer ring. Remove thrust bearing spacer, thrust bearing and bearing races.
- Remove and discard adjuster plug "O" ring, then remove input shaft seal retainer. Remove and discard dust seal. Pry input shaft seal from adjuster plug.
- Inspect needle bearing in adjuster plug. If necessary, remove bearing by pressing out from spacer end. See Figure .