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DISASSEMBLY Step 51-73





NOTE: If transaxle is being overhauled (clutch and/or seal replacement) or replaced, it is necessary to perform the PCM/TCM Quick Learn Procedure Quick Learn Procedure

NOTE: This procedure does not include final drive (differential) disassembly.





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




53. Remove stirrup (3) and strap (2).




54. Using Holding Tool 6259 (2).




55. Remove output shaft gear-to-shaft bolt (2)and washer (3).




56. Using Gear Puller L4407A, (4) and button 6055 (2), remove output gear (1) from shaft.




57. Remove output gear bearing shim (select) (2).




58. Using Puller Set 5048 with jaws 5048-5 and button L-4539-2 (1) Remove output gear bearing cone.




59. Remove rear carrier assembly (1) from transaxle.




60. Remove rear carrier assembly (3) bearing cone using Puller Set 5048 with jaws 5048-3 and button 6055.




61. Install Disk 6057 (1), compressor 5059 (2) and compressor bar 5058-3 (3).




62. Install low/reverse spring compressor.




63. Compress low/reverse piston return spring and remove snap ring (1).




64. Remove low/reverse spring compressor tool and low reverse piston return spring (1).




65. Using a suitable punch , drive out park guide bracket pivot shaft plug (3).




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




67. Inspect guide bracket components for excessive wear and replace Anti-ratching spring (1), guide bracket (2), Split sleeve (3), spacer (4), pawl (5) and stepped spacer (6) if necessary.




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

68. Remove low/reverse clutch piston (1).




69. Remove low/reverse piston retainer-to-case screws (3).




70. Remove low/reverse piston retainer (1).




71. Remove low/reverse piston retainer-to-case gasket (2), gasket holes must line up (1).




72. Using a hammer (2) and suitable drift (3), drive out inner output bearing cup (1).




73. Using Remover 6062 (1), remove outer output bearing cup.

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