Input Shaft 1, Removing And Installing Individually: Removing

AWD Vehicles

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For vehicles with AWD, the bearing inner race must be removed before the gear set is disassembled.

-- Remove the circlip -arrow-.

-- Remove the bearing inner race -arrow- using the Two-Arm Puller :VAS 251 001 and Seal Installer - Shaft Seal :T10431/1 .

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the shift forks for 4/6 gear and 5/7 gear together.

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-- Remove the input shaft 1 from the gear set.

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CAUTION:

Damage to input shaft 1

When removing the input shaft 1, the 7th gear wheel may already be loosened and can fall.