Counter Drive Gear: Disassembly

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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  1. Remove ball bearing LH (MG2 side)Β  :

    Using SST and a press, drive out the ball bearing.

    SST 09950-00020, 09950-60010 (09951-00330), 09950-70010 (09951-07100).

    Fig 1: Pressing Left Side Counter Drive Gear Bearing Out (MG2 side)
    G01066120Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Remove ball bearing RH (MG2 side)Β  :

    Using SST and a press, drive out the ball bearing.

    SST 09950-00020, 09950-60010 (09951-00330), 09950-70010 (09951-07100).

    Fig 2: Pressing Right Side Counter Drive Gear Bearing Out (MG1 side)
    G01066121Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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