Brother MFC9100C Service Manual page 97

(4) Remove the retaining ring E8, paper feed gear L, and spacer from the left side of the main
chassis.
(5) Remove the tension spring.
(6) Remove the PF drive belt from the idle gear 720.
(7) Remove the retaining ring E4 and idle gear 720.
(8) Remove screw "a," retaining ring E3, and tension plate ASSY.
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Reassembling Notes
• When reinstalling the tension plate ASSY, idle gear 720, and PF drive belt, follow the steps
below.
1) Secure the tension plate ASSY to the left side of the main chassis with retaining ring E3
and turn it counterclockwise (in the direction of arrow •).
2) Secure the idle gear 720 with the retaining ring E4 (arrows ‚ and ƒ).
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