Transaxle Case

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Remove back-up lamp switch, PNP switch, drain plug, and filler plug from transaxle case.

Fig 1: Locating Switches & Plugs
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Remove snap rings from reverse idler shaft.

Fig 2: Locating Idler Shaft Snap Ring, Side & Rear Covers
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Remove side cover and rear cover from case.
Remove O-ring and mainshaft bearing adjusting shim.
Remove reverse idler gear shaft.
1. Attach bolt (M6) to thread of reverse idler gear shaft end.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Bolt (M6)
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2. Pull out the attached bolt, and remove reverse idler gear shaft from case.
Remove reverse idler gear, thrust washer (front, rear), and bearing from case.
Remove snap ring of mainshaft bearing from case.

Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring Of Mainshaft Rear Bearing
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Remove check plugs, springs, and check balls from case.

Fig 5: Locating Check Plugs
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Remove mounting bolts.
Remove input shaft rear bearing adjusting shim from transaxle case.

Fig 6: Identifying Mounting Bolts
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Remove oil gutter from case.

Fig 7: Removing Oil Gutter From Case
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Remove differential side bearing outer race and adjusting shim from case using Tool.

Fig 8: Pulling Differential Side Bearing
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Remove differential oil seal from case using Tool.

Fig 9: Removing Differential Oil Seal From Case
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Remove welch plugs from case using Tool.

Fig 10: Removing Welch Plugs
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