Transaxle Case

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

Fig 1: Removing Back-Up Lamp Switch, PNP Switch, Drain Plug And Filler Plug From Transaxle Case
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Remove snap ring from reverse idler shaft as shown.
Remove side cover and rear cover from case.

Fig 2: Removing Side Cover, Rear Cover & Bolts
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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 as shown.
2. Pull out the attached bolt (M6), and remove reverse idler gear shaft from case.
Fig 3: Identifying Bolt (M6)
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Remove reverse idler gear, thrust washer (front and rear), and bearing from case.
Remove mainshaft rear bearing snap ring from case.

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

Fig 5: Removing Check Plugs, Springs And Check Balls From Case
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Remove transaxle case mounting bolts.

Fig 6: Identifying Transaxle Case Mounting Bolts
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Remove input shaft rear bearing adjusting shim from transaxle case.
Remove oil gutter from transaxle case.

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

Fig 8: Removing Differential Side Bearing Outer Race From Transaxle Case Using Tool
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Remove differential oil seal from transaxle case using Tool.

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

Fig 10: Removing Welch Plugs From Transaxle Case Using Tool
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