29. REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BOLTS Remove the two center support bolts. NOTE: After removing one bolt, the other one will be loose. 30. REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT AND SUN GEAR ASSEMBLY From the case front opening, grasp the assembly and pull it out. Watch for the bearing race on the end of the sun gear. 31. REMOVE REACTION PLATE RETAINING RING Using a long screwdriver, compress the snap ring and lift it above the groove with a wire hook. 32. REMOVE REAR PARTS GROUP Grasp the intermediate shaft and pull out the rear parts group. NOTE: Make apply tube and rear thrust bearing and races do not come out with the assembly; remove them from the case. Watch for the bearing and race in the transmission case. 33. BASIC DISASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE The transmission in now in basic component subassemblies. Next, disassemble, clean, inspect, repair and assemble each of these component groups.