Transaxle Case: Disassembly

Remove the halfshaft seals (LH shown in illustration).

Fig 1: Locating Halfshaft Seals
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Using the Pilot Bearing Remover and Stator Case Bearing Remover, remove the differential case bearing cups (LH shown in illustration).

Fig 2: Removing Differential Case Bearing Cups
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Using the Pilot Bearing Remover and Stator Case Bearing Remover, remove the final drive input gear bearing cup.

Fig 3: Removing Final Drive Input Gear Bearing Cup
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Using the Pilot Bearing Remover, remove the transfer shaft gear bearing cups (LH shown in illustration).

Fig 4: Removing Transfer Shaft Gear Bearing
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NOTE: Note the location of the bleed hole in the funnel in relation to the bottom of the case.

NOTE: Inspect the bleed hole for foreign material.

NOTE: If flatness of the funnel is compromised during bearing removal, install a new funnel.

Remove the funnel.

Fig 5: Locating Funnel
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Rotate the transaxle 180 degrees.
Using the Pilot Bearing Remover and Stator Case Bearing Remover, remove the final drive input gear bearing cup.

Fig 6: Removing Final Drive Input Gear Bearing Cup
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