Transfer System

The 41TE transaxle uses a transfer system to transfer power from the output shaft of the rear carrier to the transfer shaft. The gear splined and bolted to the output shaft of the rear carrier is called the output shaft transfer gear. It supplies power to the transfer shaft transfer gear, which is splined to the transfer shaft and retained by a large nut. The bolt and nut that retain the transfer gears to each shaft must be tightened to the proper torque specification. Proper torque is essential for two reasons: to keep the gears on the shafts and to maintain the bearing settings.

Both gears have helical-cut teeth for quieter operation. The overall gear ratio of the transaxle is, in part, determined by the transfer gear ratio.

NOTE: All 1991, or earlier, transaxles (even after reman) continue to use 27 degrees helix gears.