Protege DX L4-1.6L DOHC (2000)
1. Remove the socket bolts (2 points) which fix the pinion shaft and housing.
2. Hold the pinion shaft as shown, and pull the pinion shaft out and housing component.
PINION SHAFT COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY NOTE
Note If the pinion shaft does not come out easily, remove it using a press.
1. Push the pinion shaft component out from the valve housing as shown.
SNAP RING DISASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Carefully remove the snap ring without damaging the pinion shaft component.
UPPER BEARING DISASSEMBLY NOTE