TM 10-3930-669-34 8-7. FORWARD SHAFT REPLACEMENT/REPAIR (CONT). (10) Remove  thrust  washers  (23  and  24)  and  gear (25) from forward shaft (1). (11) Remove  bearings  (26)  and  thrust  washer  (27) from forward shaft (1). WARNING Use care when removing or installing snap  and  retaining  rings.    Snap  and retaining rings are under spring tension   and   can   act   as   projectiles when released and could cause severe eye injury. (12) Remove retaining ring (28) and pressure plate (29) from forward shaft (1). (13) Remove friction clutch plates (30) and steel clutch plates (31) from forward shaft (1) WARNING Use care when removing or installing snap  and  retaining  rings.    Snap  and retaining rings are under spring tension   and   can   act   as   projectiles when released and could cause severe eye injury. (14) Remove  retaining  ring  (32),  spring  retainers  (33 and    34),    clutch    piston    (35),    and    preformed packing   (36)   from   forward   shaft   (1).      Discard preformed packing. 8-56