Steps 1 - 38

Transaxle





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Disassembly

1. NOTE: Clean the transaxle assembly to prevent the entry of dirt when reassembling.

Inspect transaxle during disassembly.





2. Remove the special tool.





3. CAUTION: Do not tilt the torque converter when removing it to avoid damaging the torque converter hub.

NOTE: The torque converter is filled with fluid. Position it on a table so that fluid will drain out of the torque converter into a drain pan.

Using the special tool, remove the torque converter.





4. Remove the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor (if equipped).





5. Remove the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor (if equipped).
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the TSS sensor.





6. Remove and discard the TSS and OSS sensor O-ring seals.





7. Remove the Transmission Range (TR) sensor.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the TR sensor from the manual valve detent lever shaft.





8. Using the special tool, secure the transaxle.





9. Position the drain pan under the transaxle, remove the drain plug, and drain the transmission fluid.





10. Remove the pump assembly driveshaft.





11. Using the special tools, remove and discard the torque converter impeller hub seal.





12. Using the special tools, remove the left-hand and right-hand differential seals.
1. Install the special tool.
2. Install the special tool.
3. Remove and discard the differential seals.





13. Remove the transaxle fluid filler tube bolt.





14. Remove the transaxle fluid filler tube.





15. Remove and discard the transaxle tiller tube grommet.





16. NOTE: Remove the bolts in the indicated sequence.

Remove the main control cover bolts, and cover.





17. Remove and discard the gasket.
18. Inspect the fitting of the main control cover vent tube for blockage.





19. NOTE: Remove the bolts in the indicated sequence.

Remove the main control valve body bolts.





20. CAUTION: Do not allow loose manual valve to become damaged.

Disconnect the manual valve link from the manual valve when lifting the main control valve body from the case.





21. CAUTION: Do not pull on solenoid body electrical connector wires, or use a hammer on the electrical connector.

Remove the solenoid body electrical connector.
^ Release the retaining tabs and push the connector through the transaxle case.





22. Support the manual valve and remove the main control.
^ Store the main control in a clean, dry location.





23. Remove the thermostatic fluid level control valve bracket.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the bracket.





24. Remove the thermostatic fluid level control valve.





25. Using the special tool, remove the forward clutch circuit filter (if equipped).





26. WARNING: THE SERVO IS UNDER PRESSURE.

WARNING: SERVO AND SERVO COVER ARE UNDER HIGH SPRING FORCE. USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING SERVO COVER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Assemble the special tool.





27. CAUTION: Use snap ring pliers to remove the retaining ring. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the case.

Using the special tool, remove the servo assembly.
1. Install the special tool.
2. Compress the servo assembly by tightening the bolt.
3. Remove the retaining ring.
28. Remove the servo cover assembly.
29. Remove the intermediate and overdrive servo piston and return spring.





30. NOTE: It the bonded seal is damaged, install a new servo assembly.

Inspect the intermediate and overdrive servo assembly and bore for damage or wear.
1. Servo cover with bonded seal.
2. Cushion spring with servo apply rod
3. Servo return spring.
^ Case servo bore.





31. NOTE: Position the transaxle with the torque converter housing facing upward.

Remove the 20 bolts.





32. NOTE: Place the torque converter housing on the engine flange side after removal to prevent damage to the lube tube.

Separate the torque converter housing from the transaxle case.
^ Remove and discard the transaxle split flange gasket.





33. Remove the differential bearing and shim.
1. Remove the No. 15 differential bearing.
2. Remove the No. 14 differential bearing shim.





34. Remove the fine] drive carrier and differential assembly.





35. Remove the No. 13 driven sprocket thrust bearing.





36. Unclip and remove the chain pan cover.





37. NOTE: The driven sprocket thrust washer may adhere to the converter housing.

Remove the No. 10 driven sprocket thrust washer from the reverse/overdrive ring gear assembly.





38. WARNING: WEAR GLOVES AS PROTECTION FROM SHARP CHAIN AND SPROCKET TEETH. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Remove the chain drive, reverse/overdrive ring gear, and driven sprocket assembly.