Transaxle Case

DISASSEMBLY

Refer to above image, for transaxle case components and special tool usage application.

Tools J-8092, J-23907, J-26941, J-36027, J-36029, J-36032, J-36034, J-36039 and J-36190 are required to conduct the following procedure. Remove gears and bushings only if there is evidence of damage or if a mate part is being replaced.

1. Remove snap ring (210) and plug (209).

2. Remove screw (205), spring (206) and sliding sleeve (207).

3. Remove bushing (95) sliding sleeve, using tools J-3634 and J-36190 view A, see accompanying image.)

4. Remove detent lever (145).

5. Remove bushing (96) shift detent lever, using tools J-36039 and J-36190 (view, see accompanying image.)

6. Remove seal (97) shift shaft, using tools J-36027 and J-36190 (view A, see accompanying image.)

7. Remove axle seal (23).

8. Remove outer race (59), differential carrier support using tool J-26941 and J-23907 (view B, see accompanying image.)

9. Remove plugs (204).

10. Remove bearing (93), input shaft support.

11. Remove bearing (86), output shaft support.

12. Remove bushings (99), shift rail, using tools J-36029 (small end of second adapter in bushing) and J-36190 view C, see accompanying image.)

13. Remove bushing (98), using tools J-36032 and J-2397 or drive bushing downward and pull out through the backup lamp switch bore.

14. Remove stud (211).


INSPECTION

Inspect all components for excessive wear and/or damage. Replace worn and/or damaged components as required.


ASSEMBLY

Tools J-26938, J-35823, J-36029, J-36030, J-36034, J-36039, J-36189 and J-36190 are required to conduct the following procedure.

1. Install bearing (97) using tools J-36189 and J-36190.

2. Install seal (208) using tool J-36029 (place the new bushing on the 2nd adapter and retain between the 1st and 2nd tool parts and tool J-36190.

3. Install bushings (99) using tools J-36029 and J-36190.

4. Install bushing (98) using tool J-36030 and J-36190.

5. Install outer race (59) using tool J-26938.

6. Install axle seal (23) using tool J-26938.

7. Install plugs (204). When installing, ensure plugs are even with transaxle case assembly.

8. Install bushings (96) using tool J-36039 and J-36190.

9. Install bushing (95) using tool J-36034 and J-36190.

10. Install detent lever (145).

11. Install sleeve (207), spring (206) and attaching screw (205). Torque attaching screw to 32 ft lbs.

12. Install plug (209) and snap ring (210), with flat side facing upward.

13. Install stud (211), chamfer end facing outward. Torque stud to 15 ft lbs.