Brother DCP-9040CN Service Manual page 301

(9) Remove the Extension spring LT from the Spring hook and remove the Gear 46/55 from the
Drive unit by releasing the Hook.
Drive unit
Hook
Spring hook
Extension spring LT
(10) Remove the Gear 46 LT from the Drive unit.
Drive unit
Gear 46 LT
<Left side>
Gear 46/55
Fig. 3-255
<Left side>
Fig. 3-256
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