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Control Valve Assembly

Disconnect the four pipes from gearbox.

NOTE: Remove the pipes E and F as a single unit being fixed at clamp plate.

Secure the gearbox removed from the vehicle in vise using ST.

ST 32005190 STAND 

IMPORTANT: Secure the gearbox in a vise using ST as shown. Do not attempt to secure it without this ST.
Fig 1: Securing Gearbox In Vise
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Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.

ST 32005191 SPANNER 

Fig 2: Loosening Lock Nut
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Tighten the adjusting screw until it no longer tightens.

Fig 3: Tightening Adjusting Screw
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Loosen the adjusting screw, and then remove the spring and sleeve.

Remove the two bolts securing valve assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts Securing Valve Assembly
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Carefully draw out the input shaft, and then remove the valve assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Valve Assembly
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Slide the dust cover out.

Fig 6: Sliding Dust Cover Out
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  1. Dust cover

Using a press remove the pinion and valve assembly from valve housing.

Fig 7: Removing Pinion And Valve Assembly From Valve Housing
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  1. Valve assembly
  2. Valve housing
  3. Cloth

Using the ST and press, remove the dust seal, oil seal and special bearing from valve housing.

ST 32005047 INSTALLER & REMOVER SEAL 

IMPORTANT:
  • Do not apply force to the end surface of valve housing.
  • Do not reuse the oil seal after removal.
Fig 8: Removing Dust Seal, Oil Seal And Special Bearing From Valve Housing
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  1. Oil seal
  2. Special bearing

Remove the snap ring using snap ring pliers.

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to scratch the pinion and valve assembly.
Fig 9: Removing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers
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Press out the bearing together with the back up washer using pipe of I.D. 38.5 to 39.5 mm (1.516 to 1.555 in) and press.

Fig 10: Pressing Out Bearing Together With Back Up Washer
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  1. Bearing
  2. Backing washer
  3. Oil seal
  4. Pipe

Remove the oil seal.