Disassembly
T350 MANUAL TRANSAXLEDISASSEMBLY
Fig.6 Case Bolts:
The T350 transaxle internal components can be serviced only by separating the gear case from the bellhousing case.
CAUTION: The transaxle output shaft is serviced as a unit. No disassembly and reassembly is possible. Damage to the transaxle may result.
(1) Place transaxle on bench.
(2) Remove the clutch release bearing and lever. Move the release fork and bearing to an in-line position. Grasp the release lever with two hands in the pivot stud socket area. Pull with even pressure to release the lever from the pivot stud.
CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or pry bar to release the lever as this may cause damage to the lever and/or clip.
(3) Remove shift levers by driving out the roll pins.
Fig.7 Separate Case Halves:
(4) Remove transaxle case half bolts (1) (Fig. 6).
Fig.8 Bellhousing Case Half Removed:
(5) Place two screwdrivers (1) (Fig. 7) into the slots (3) provided in the case halves (2) near the dowels. Separate the case halves.
(6) Remove bellhousing half from geartrain housing(4) (Fig. 8).
Fig.9 Differential Removal/Installation:
(7) Remove output shaft roller bearing from output shaft.
Fig.10 Reverse Idler Shaft:
(8) Remove differential assembly (3) from housing (4) (Fig. 9).
(9) Remove reverse idler shaft bolt (3) (Fig. 10).
Fig.11 Reverse Idler Shaft Removal:
(10) Remove reverse idler shaft (1) (Fig. 11).
Fig.12 Reverse Idler Gear And Spacer:
(11) Remove reverse idler gear (2) (Fig. 12) and spacer (1).
Fig.13 Screws Retaining Reverse Fork Bracket:
(12) Remove two screws (1) (Fig. 13) retaining reverse fork bracket (2).
Fig.14 Remove Reverse Fork Bracket:
(13) Remove reverse fork bracket (1) (Fig. 14) and reverse cam block-out assembly (2).
Fig.15 Remove Selector Shaft Spacer:
(14) Using snap-ring pliers (3) (Fig. 15), remove selector shaft spacer (2).
Fig.16 Selector Shaft:
(15) Pull the selector shaft shift pin out of the slot in the blocker assembly. Turn selector shaft (2) (Fig. 16) up and out of the way.
Fig.17 Transaxle Cover Removal:
(16) Remove transaxle end cover (2) (Fig. 17).
Fig.18 Snap Rings Retaining Bearings:
(17) Remove two snap rings (2) (Fig. 18) retaining the output shaft and the input shaft to the bearings.
Fig.19 Bench Fixture:
(18) Using bench fixture (3) (Fig. 19) and shims (1) provided (Miller tools #6785, 6785-1, and 6785-2), turn transaxle over. Install transaxle (2) onto bench fixture. Verify shim spacers are in position on bench fixture. Install transaxle (2) into shop press.
Fig.20 Bearing Fixture:
(19) Install bearing fixture Miller tool #6768 (1) (Fig. 20) onto transaxle end bearings. Verify tool is properly aligned to input and output shafts.
CAUTION: The oil dams in the input and output shafts can be damaged while pressing on the shafts if the bearing fixture is not used properly.
Fig.21 Pressing Gears Out Of Case:
(20) Install transaxle gear case (3) (Fig. 21) into shop press. Press (2) output and input shaft assemblies out of case.
Fig.22 Transaxle Case Removal:
(21) Remove transaxle from press.
Fig.23 Oil Feed Trough:
(22) Carefully remove transaxle case (1) (Fig. 22) from the shaft assemblies and bench fixture (2).
Fig.24 Reverse Brake Friction Cone:
(23) Be sure the oil-feed trough (1) (Fig. 23) to the end bearings is not damaged.
Fig.25 Reverse Brake Blocking Ring:
(24) Remove the reverse brake friction cone (1) (Fig. 24) from the input shaft assembly.
(25) Remove the blocking ring (1) (Fig. 25) from the input shaft assembly
Fig.26 Shift Blocker Removal:
(26) Remove the shift blocker assembly (2) (Fig. 26) from the bench fixture (1).
Fig.27 1-2 Shift Fork Removal:
(27) Remove the 1-2 shift fork (2) (Fig. 27) from the output shaft.
Fig.28 Gear Train Removal:
(28) Remove input and output shaft assemblies from bench fixture 6785 (1) (Fig. 28).
CAUTION: The output shaft assembly is serviced as an assembly. Do not try to repair any component on the output shaft. If the 1-2 synchronizer or gear fails, it is necessary to replace the complete output shaft assembly.