Transaxle Case: Disassembly

Fig 1: Removing Final Drive Lube Tube

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1. Remove and discard the final drive lube tube.
   Fig 2: Removing Final Drive Lube Tube Seal Using Special Tool

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2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the final drive lube tube seal.
   Fig 3: Removing Parking Pawl Ratchet Spring

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3. Remove the parking pawl ratchet spring.
   Fig 4: Removing Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly

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4. Remove the manual control lever outer assembly.
   Fig 5: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly

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5. Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.
   Fig 6: Removing Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer And Bolt

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6. Remove the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.
   Fig 7: Removing Parking Pawl Shaft

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7. Remove the parking pawl shaft.
   Fig 8: Removing Parking Pawl Assembly

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8. Remove the parking pawl assembly.
   1. Remove the parking pawl.
   2. Remove the parking pawl return spring.
      Fig 9: Removing Manual Control Lever Seal

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      CAUTION:

      • Do not damage the transaxle case bore during seal removal.
9. Remove and discard the manual control lever seal.
   Fig 10: Removing Manual Valve Actuator Rod

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10. Remove the manual valve actuator rod (manual valve link).
    Fig 11: Removing Discard Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

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    CAUTION:

    • Do not damage the transaxle case sealing surface.
11. Remove and discard the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
    Fig 12: Removing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

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    CAUTION:

    • Do not damage the transaxle case sealing surface.
    NOTE:

    • There are two retaining pins, one on either side of the manual valve detent lever.
12. Remove the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
    Fig 13: Removing Manual Valve Detent Lever And Shaft Assembly

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13. Remove the manual valve detent lever and shaft assembly.
    1. Pull the manual valve detent lever and manual valve detent lever shaft from the transaxle case.
    2. Lift the manual valve detent lever from the transaxle case.
       Fig 14: Removing Discard Manual Control Seal

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       CAUTION:

       • Do not damage the seal bore in the case during seal removal.
14. Remove and discard the manual control seal.
    Fig 15: Removing Line Pressure Port Plug

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15. If a new case is being installed, remove the line pressure port plug.
    Fig 16: Removing Cooler Tube Fitting

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16. If a new case is being installed, remove and discard the cooler tube fitting.
    NOTE:

    • The driven sprocket bearing No. 18 can only be installed new once. If the bearing has been installed new once before, a new transaxle case must be used.
Fig 17: Removing Bearing Using Special Tool
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17. As necessary, remove the No.18 driven sprocket bearing assembly from transaxle case.
    1. Install the special tool into the transaxle.
    2. Position the special tool.
    3. Remove the bearing.
       Fig 18: Removing Driven Sprocket Bearing Assembly Using Special Tool

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18. Using the special tools, remove the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly.
    1. Position the special tool.
    2. Position the special tool.
    3. Remove the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing.
       WARNING:

       • In order to avoid injury, eye protection should be worn when cleaning components with compressed air. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
19. Clean all components with a suitable solvent and use moisture-free compressed air to dry all parts and clean fluid passages. Check the following before assembling:
    • final drive lubrication tube for damage.
    • manual control linkage for damage or wear.
    • case mating surfaces for nicks or deformation.
    • bearing wear.
    • support area wear.