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Transaxle Case - Disassembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the feed tube.
    Fig 1: Locating O-Ring Seal
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  2. Remove the secondary variator feed tube from the case.
    Fig 2: Locating Secondary Variator Feed Tube
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  3. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the secondary feed tube.
    Fig 3: Locating O-Ring Seal
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  4. Remove the manual valve assembly feed tube.
    Fig 4: Locating Manual Valve Assembly Feed Tube
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  5. Remove and discard the O-ring seals from the manual valve feed tube.
    Fig 5: Locating O-Ring Seals
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  6. NOTE: The park assembly will only need to be disassembled if damage to the park components is indicated, or if the primary variator feed tube is plugged or shows signs of damage and a new tube needs to be installed.
    Fig 6: Identifying Park Rod Assembly
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  7. If necessary, remove the park rod assembly.
    1. Hold the park pawl back.
    2. Lift the park rod away from the park pawl.
    3. Slide the park rod and manual lever out of the case.
  8. If necessary, use a magnet to remove the guide pin for the park pawl.
    Fig 7: Locating Guide Pin
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  9. If necessary, remove the park pawl and the park pawl spring.
    Fig 8: Locating Park Pawl & Park Pawl Spring
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  10. If the park system has been removed, remove the primary variator bearing cover plate.
    Fig 9: Locating Primary Variator Bearing Cover Plate
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  11. If the park system has been removed, remove the primary variator feed tube from the case.
    Fig 10: Locating Primary Variator Feed Tube From Case
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  12. If the park system has been removed, remove and discard the O-ring seal for the primary variator feed tube.
    Fig 11: Locating O-Ring Seal
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  13. If the park system has not been removed and the installation of a new bearing is required, remove the primary variator bearing cover plate.
    Fig 12: Locating Primary Variator Bearing Cover Plate
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  14. Remove the secondary variator bearing cover plate.
    Fig 13: Locating Secondary Variator Bearing Cover Plate
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  15. Using the special tool and a press, remove the primary variator bearing.
    Fig 14: Identifying Special Tool (205-D017)
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  16. Using the special tool and a press, remove the secondary variator bearing.
    Fig 15: Identifying Special Tool (205-D018)
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  17. Using a punch, remove the differential seal.
    Fig 16: Locating Differential Seal
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  18. Install the special tool just under the bearing race.
    Fig 17: Identifying Special Tool (307-532)
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  19. Using a brass punch and the special tool, remove the bearing race.
    Fig 18: Identifying Special Tool (307-532)
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  20. NOTE:
    1. Note the location of the manual control lever for assembly.
    2. Make sure that the manual control lever is in the PARK position.
    Fig 19: Locating Roll Pin
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  21. Remove and discard the roll pin, then remove the outer manual lever.
  22. Remove the manual control lever shaft seal.
    Fig 20: Locating Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal
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  23. Clean and inspect the case assembly for damage, if any damage is indicated install new parts as necessary.