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Drive Pinion Component Disassembly Note

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  1. Install the removed locknut to the drive pinion top to prevent damage to the thread.
  2. Remove the drive pinion component by tapping the locknut lightly using a plastic hammer.
  3. Remove the locknut installed in Step  1.
Fig 1: Removing Drive Pinion Component
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