5. Remove: oil seal 1 middle driven shaft bearing retainer 2 NOTE: _ Attach the ring nut wrench 3 . 2 1 _ The middle driven shaft bearing retainer has left-handed threads. To loosen the retainer turn it clockwise. CAUTION: 3 6. Remove: middle driven shaft 1 (with bearing) 1 EBS01021 CHECKING THE PINION GEARS 1. Check: drive pinion gear teeth driven pinion gear teeth Pitting/galling/wear Replace. 2. Check: O-ring Damage Replace. bearings Pitting/damage Replace. 4 - 95 MIDDLE GEAR ENG Ring nut wrench 90890-01430, YM-38404