Part 3
U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY
41. REMOVE NO. 2 UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC
(a) Using a screwdriver, pry the snap ring out from the transaxle.
(b) Remove the flange, 3 discs and 3 plates from the transaxle.
42. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, a snap ring expander and press, remove the snap ring from the transaxle.
SST : 09387-00020
(b) Remove the underdrive brake return spring from the underdrive brake piston.
43. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DRUM OIL SEAL RING
(a) Remove the 2 oil seal rings from the transaxle.
44. REMOVE REAR TRANSAXLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
SST : 09387-00041
09387-01010
09387-01030
09387-01041
(a) Remove the 11 bolts.
(b) Tap the circumference of the rear cover with a plastic-faced hammer to remove the transaxle rear cover from the transaxle.
(c) Remove the 2 outer rear clutch oil seal rings from the transaxle rear cover.
(d) Using a T30 ''TORX'' socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and transaxle rear cover plate.
(e) Using SST, remove the needle-roller bearing from the transaxle rear cover.
SST : 09387-00041
09387-01010
09387-01030
45. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE BRAKE PISTON
(a) Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2, 57 psi) to the transaxle case to remove the underdrive brake piston.
NOTICE:
* Applying the air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it using a piece of cloth.
* Do not splash ATF with the compressed air.
(b) Remove the 2 O-rings from the underdrive brake piston.
46. REMOVE BRAKE APPLY TUBE
(a) Remove the bolt, clamp and 2 brake apply tubes.
(b) Remove the brake apply tube from the clamp.
47. REMOVE FRONT CLUTCH APPLY TUBE
48. REMOVE NO. 1 GOVERNOR APPLY GASKET
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 governor apply gaskets.
49. REMOVE DIRECT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the thrust bearing and direct clutch from the transaxle.
(b) Remove the bearing race from the direct clutch.
50. REMOVE REAR PLANETARY SUN GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the rear planetary sun gear from the transaxle.
(b) Remove the rear planetary sun gear thrust bearing from the rear planetary sun gear.
(c) Remove the No. 1 thrust washer and 1-way clutch thrust bearing from the rear planetary sun gear.
51. REMOVE 1-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 1-way clutch from the transaxle.
(b) Remove the 1-way clutch inner race from the 1-way clutch.
52. REMOVE 1-WAY CLUTCH SLEEVE OUTER
53. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE CLUTCH DISC
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2nd brake hole snap ring.
(b) Remove the flange, 3 discs and 3 plates from the transaxle.
54. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE PISTON ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring.
(b) Remove the 2nd brake piston from the transaxle.
55. REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE CLUTCH DISC
(a) Remove the flange, 5 discs and 5 plates from the transaxle.
56. REMOVE REAR PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, pry the snap ring out from the brake hub.
(b) Remove the rear planetary gear from the transaxle.
(c) Remove the thrust washer from the rear planetary gear.
(d) Remove the thrust bearing race from the rear planetary gear.
57. REMOVE INPUT SUN GEAR
(a) Remove the 2 thrust bearings, bearing race and input sun gear from the transaxle.
58. REMOVE FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, unstake the lock washer.
NOTICE:
Push down all claws of the washer. Otherwise SST cannot be fully pressed against the nut and cannot loosen the nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the nut.
SST : 09387-00030
SST : 09387-00080
(c) Using SST and a press, remove the front planetary gear from the counter drive gear.
SST : 09950-60010
09951-00450
(d) Remove the front planetary gear from the brake hub.
59. REMOVE FRONT PLANETARY RING GEAR
(a) Using a screwdriver, pry out the brake hub snap ring and front planetary ring gear from the brake hub.
60. REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE PISTON
(a) Using SST, a press and ring expander, remove the snap ring and piston return spring.
SST : 09387-00070
NOTICE:
* Stop the press when the spring sheet is lowered 1 to 2 mm (0.039 to 0.078 in.) from the snap ring groove, to prevent the spring sheet from deforming.
* Do not expand the snap ring excessively.
(b) Remove the 1st and reverse brake return spring from the 1st and reverse brake piston.
(c) Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2, 57 psi) to the transaxle to remove the 1st and reverse brake piston.
NOTICE:
* Applying the air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it using a piece of cloth.
* Do not splash ATF with the compressed air.
(d) Remove the 2 O-rings from the 1st and reverse brake piston.
61. REMOVE COUNTER DRIVE GEAR
(a) Using SST and a press, press the counter drive gear out from the transaxle.
SST : 09950-60010
09951-00600
SST : 09950-70010
09951-07100
(b) As shown in the illustration, tighten the 2 bolts evenly and leave a clearance of approximately. 20.0 mm (0.797 in.) between the counter drive gear and the inner race.
(c) Using SST, remove the tapered roller bearing.
SST : 09950-60010
09951-00600
SST : 09950-40011
09951-04010
09952-04010
09953-04020
09954-04010
09955-04011
09958-04011
(d) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap the 2 counter drive gear bearing outer races out from the transaxle.
62. REMOVE COUNTER DRIVE GEAR HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using a screwdriver, pry the snap ring out from the transaxle.
63. REMOVE NO. 2 BREATHER PLUG
64. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LUBE APPLY TUBE
(a) Remove the bolt, the transaxle apply tube clamp and the differential gear lube apply tube from the transaxle.
