Adapter Case: Disassembly

Remove adapter case mounting bolts (<==).

Fig 1: Locating Adapter Case Mounting Bolts
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Lightly tap adapter case with a plastic hammer to remove adapter case.
Remove O-ring from adapter case.
CAUTION:
- Never use a tool.
- Never damage adapter case.
Fig 2: Tapping Adapter Case Using Hammer
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Lightly tap the metal part of adapter case oil seal with punch from back side of adapter case to remove adapter case oil seal.
CAUTION: When removing, never damage the adapter case by scooping it out with a tool.

Fig 3: Tapping Metal Part Of Adapter Case Oil Seal Using Punch
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Using a brass rod, tap the gear ring bearing adjusting shim at the cutout on the adapter case to remove the gear ring bearing adjusting shim (adapter case side) and gear ring bearing outer race (adapter case side).

Fig 4: Tapping Gear Ring Bearing Adjusting Shim From Cutout On Adapter Case
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Remove the oil gutter (1).
Remove the drain plug.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Gutter
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