Transaxle Case: Assembly

NOTE: A new driven sprocket bearing No. 18 can be installed once before an installation of the transaxle case becomes necessary. If the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing has been installed previously and requires a second installation a new transaxle case must be installed.

Fig 1: Installing No. 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing Into Transaxle Case

As necessary install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing into the transaxle case.
1. Position the special tool.
2. Position the special tool.

CAUTION: Do not lubricate the outer surface of the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly.

NOTE: The No. 18 driven sprocket bearing must be installed with the lettering on the needle bearing surface facing towards the needle bearing replacer.

Fig 2: Installing No. 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing

Using the special tools, install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly by pressing it into the transaxle case.
1. Install the bearing on the special tool.
2. Position the special tool.
3. Install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing.
Install the cooler tube fitting.

Fig 3: Installing Cooler Tube Fitting
Install the line pressure port plug.

Fig 4: Installing Line Pressure Port Plug
Using the special tool, install a new manual control lever seal.

Fig 5: Installing New Manual Control Lever Seal
Using the special tool, install a new manual control seal.

Fig 6: Installing New Manual Control Seal
Install the manual valve detent lever assembly, and the manual valve detent lever shaft assembly.
1. Position the manual valve detent lever into the transaxle case.
2. Install the manual valve detent lever shaft into the transaxle case and lever.
Fig 7: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Into Transaxle Case & Lever
Install a new manual shaft retaining pin.

Fig 8: Installing New Manual Shaft Retaining Pin

CAUTION: Do not allow the manual shaft retaining pin to contact the transaxle case.

Fig 9: Installing New Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

Install a new manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
- Verify the manual valve detent lever shaft rotates without binding.
Install the manual valve actuator rod (manual valve link).

Fig 10: Installing Manual Valve Actuator Rod (Manual Valve Link)
Install the parking pawl assembly.
1. Install the parking pawl return spring.
2. Install the parking pawl.
Fig 11: Installing Return Spring & Parking Pawl
Install the parking pawl shaft.

Fig 12: Installing Parking Pawl Shaft
Install the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.

Fig 13: Installing Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer & Bolt

NOTE: Lubricate the manual control lever inner shaft prior to installation.

Fig 14: Installing Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly

Install the manual control lever shaft assembly.

NOTE: Verify that the actuating cam rotates freely.

Install the parking pawl ratcheting spring.

NOTE: Finger tighten the manual control lever bolt; it will be torqued after linkage adjustment.

Fig 15: Installing Manual Control Lever Assembly & Bolt

Install the manual control lever assembly and bolt.
Using the special tool, install a new final drive lube tube seal.

Fig 16: Installing New Final Drive Lube Tube Seal
Install the final drive lube tube into the seal.

Fig 17: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Into Seal
Using the special tool, install the final drive lube tube into the case.

Fig 18: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Into Case