Hitachi W 4YD Technical Data And Service Manual page 13

(b) Each component of the socket ass'y can be removed by removing the Retaining Ring [29] (Fig. 4). Be careful
not to lose the Steel Ball D3.175 [34].
* Be careful of the mounting direction of the Retainer [30], Guide Sleeve (A) [32], Metal [33] and Clutch Disc
[36] at reassembly.
1
Small flat-blade screwdriver
Socket [35]
Retaining Ring [29]
Retainer [30]
Gap of retaining ring
Fig. 4-1
Hold the body and adjust the gap of the retaining ring to the
groove of the Socket [35], then insert a small flat-blade
screwdriver into the groove at an angle.
3
Fig. 4-3
Slide the small flat-blade screwdriver under one side
of the gap of the retaining ring.
Then slowly raise the other side of the retaining ring with the small flat-blade screwdriver until it is free. Avoid
quickly raising the retaining ring or it may fly out forcefully.
Guide Sleeve (A) [32]
2
Press down the Retainer [30] and with the small flat-
blade screwdriver.
4
Slowly raise the Retaining Ring [29] using the end face
of Guide Sleeve (A) [32] as a fulcrum.
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Fig. 4-2
Fig. 4-4