Steps 37 - 74

40TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

DISASSEMBLY STEPS 37 - 74

Fig. 44 Remove Low/Reverse Reaction Plate Snap Ring:

(37) Remove low/reverse reaction plate snap ring (2) (Fig. 44).

Fig.45 Remove Low/Reverse Clutch:

(38) Remove low/reverse clutch pack (Fig. 45).

Fig.46 Remove Rear Cover Bolts:

(39) Remove transfer gear cover-to-case bolts (1) (Fig. 46).

Fig.47 Remove Rear Cover:

(40) Remove transfer gear cover (1) (Fig. 47).

Fig.48 Remove Transfer Shaft Gear Nut:

(41) Using Holder 6259 (3) (Fig. 48).

Fig.49 Transfer Shaft Gear Nut And Coned Washer:

(42) Remove transfer shaft gear-to-shaft nut (3) (Fig. 49) and coned washer (2).

Fig.50 Remove Transfer Shaft Gear:

(43) Using Gear Puller L-4407A (1) (Fig. 50), remove transfer shaft gear.

Fig.51 Remove Transfer Shaft Gear And (Select) Shim:

(44) Remove transfer gear shim (select) (3) (Fig. 51).

Fig.52 Remove Bearing Cup Retainer:

(45) Remove bearing cup retainer (2) (Fig. 52).

Fig.53 Remove Transfer Gear Bearing Cone:

(46) Remove transfer gear bearing cone using Puller Set 5048 with jaws tool 5048-4 and button tool L-4539-2 (Fig. 53).

Fig.54 Remove Transfer Shaft Bearing Cup:

(47) Remove transfer shaft bearing cup from retainer using Remover 6062 (2) (Fig. 54).

Fig.55 Remove Transfer Shaft Bearing Snap Ring:

(48) Using Snap Ring Pliers 6051(l) (Fig. 55), remove transfer shaft bearing snap ring (2).

Fig.56 Remove Transfer Shaft:

(49) Using Remover/Installer 5049A (1) (Fig. 56), remove transfer shaft (2) from transaxle.

Fig.57 Bearing Cup Removed:

(50) Slip bearing cup retainer and oil baffle off of shaft (Fig. 57).

Fig.58 Remove Transfer Shaft Bearing Cone:

(51) Using Bearing Splitter P-334(3) (Fig. 58), press transfer shaft bearing cone (4) off of shaft (2).

Fig.59 Remove Strap Bolts:

(52) Bend output gear retaining strap (1) (Fig. 59) ears flat to allow bolt removal.
(53) Remove output shaft stirrup strap bolts (3).

Fig.60 Remove Stirrup Strap:

(54) Remove stirrup (3) (Fig. 60) and strap (2).

Fig.61 Remove Output Gear Bolt:

(55) Using Holder 6259 (2) (Fig. 61).

Fig.62 Output Gear Bolt And Washer:

(56) Remove output shaft gear-to-shaft bolt (2) (Fig. 62) and washer (3).

Fig.63 Remove Output Gear:

(57) Using Gear Puller L-4407A (4) (Fig. 63), and button 6055 (2), remove output gear (1) from shaft.

Fig.64 Output Gear And (Select) Shim:

(58) Remove output gear bearing shim (select) (2) (Fig. 64).

Fig.65 Remove Bearing Cone:

(59) Using Puller set 5048 with jaws 5048-5 and button L-4539-2 (1) (Fig. 65), remove output gear bearing cone.

Fig.66 Remove Rear Carrier Assembly:

(60) Remove rear carrier assembly (1) (Fig. 66) from transaxle.

Fig.67 Remove Rear Carrier Bearing Cone:

(61) Remove rear carrier assembly (3) bearing cone using Puller set 5048 with jaws 5048-3 and button 6055 (Fig. 67).

Fig.68 Low/Reverse Spring Compressor Tool:

(62) Assemble Low/reverse spring Disc 6057 (1) (Fig. 68), Compressor 5059 (2) and Bar 5058-3 (3).

Fig.69 Compressor Tool In Use:

(63) Install low/reverse spring compressor Disc 6057 (1) (Fig. 69), Compressor 5059 (2) and Bar 5058-3 (3).

Fig.70 Install Snap Ring:

(64) Compress low/reverse piston return spring and remove snap ring (1) (Fig. 70).

Fig.71 Low/Reverse Piston:

(65) Remove low/reverse spring compressor tool and low reverse piston return spring (1) (Fig. 71).

Fig.72 Remove Anchor Shaft And Plug:

(66) Using a suitable punch, drive out park guide bracket pivot shaft (2) plug (Fig. 72).

Fig.73 Pivot Shaft And Guide Bracket:

(67) Using ordinary pliers, remove pivot shaft (3) (Fig. 73) and guide bracket assembly (2).

Fig.74 Guide Bracket Disassembled:

(68) Inspect guide bracket (2) components for excessive wear and replace if necessary (Fig. 74).

NOTE: The Low/Reverse Clutch Piston has bonded seals which are not individually serviceable. Seal replacement requires replacement of the piston assembly.