Final Drive Assembly
- Rotate output shaft until "C" ring opening is visible from beneath lower tapered end of transaxle case. Using "C" Ring Remover/Installer (J-34757 ), push "C" ring partially off shaft, then rotate shaft and remove ring with needle-nose pliers. Ring can also be removed with 2 long thin screwdrivers.
- Check final drive end play. See FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY under COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY. See Figure. Remove final drive assembly and selective thrust washer and bearing. Remove internal gear snap ring and internal gear from case.