You do not need to remove the mast to repair the snap ring......the first reduction gear, bearing and new snap ring can be had as a kit....when installing the new stuff use green lock tite in the houseing bore where the bearing seats....we have had instances where the outer race of thebearing was moving in the housing, causing noise....green lock tite is made for permantely installing studs and bearings
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