Case Reassembly

Note: The sealant used to seal the transaxle case halves is Loctite 51817 or equivalent. The sealant used for the bearing end plate cover is Loctite 18718 or equivalent.

1. Verify bench fixture shims are removed from bench fixture. Install output and input gear into pallet fixture (MB995025).




2. Install shift rails and forks into bench fixture.




3. Install shift blocker assembly into bench fixture.




4. Install reverse brake race onto input gear.




5. Install reverse brake needle bearing.




6. Install reverse brake blocking ring.




7. Install reverse brake friction cone.




8. Install reverse brake shim. Apply petroleum jelly to shim to hold in place.




9. Install gear case half over pallet fixture. Line up shift finger over 3/4 lug.




10. Line up reverse brake friction cone lug to the slots in the gear case. Verify reverse brake shim is in position.




11. Position input and output bearings on the shafts. Using MB995058, press input and output shaft bearings until they bottom into the case and against the shafts.




12. Install shaft snap rings at input and output bearings.




13. Apply Loctite 18718 or equivalent to end cover outer edge and around bolt holes. Install end cover onto gear case. Tighten end cover bolts to 29 N.m (21 ft-lbs.) torque.
14. Remove gear case from bench fixture.
15. Install gear case in a holding fixture with end cover facing down.




16. Turn selector shaft into slot on shift blocker assembly.
17. Push selector shaft spacer clip onto selector shaft. Install shift levers.







18. Install reverse idler gear and shaft. Install bolt into shaft. Tighten bolt on shaft to 26 N.m (19 ft-lbs.) torque.







19. Install reverse fork bracket and reverse cam lookout assembly. Tighten screws to 11 N.m (9.6 ft-lbs.) torque.




20. Install differential into gear case.

BEARING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

GENERAL RULES ON SERVICING BEARINGS
1. Take extreme care when removing and installing bearing cups and cones. Use only an arbor press for installation, as a hammer may not properly align the bearing cup or cone.
Burrs or nicks on the bearing seat will give a false end play reading while gauging for proper shims. Improperly seated bearing cups and cones are subject to low mileage failure.
2. Bearing cups and cones should be replaced if they show signs of pitting or heat distress. If distress is seen on either the cup or bearing rollers, both cup and cone must be replaced.
3. Bearing preload and drag torque specifications must be maintained to avoid premature bearing failures. Used (original) bearing may lose up to 50% of the original drag torque offer break in. All bearing adjustments must be made with no other component interference or gear inter- mesh.
4. Replace bearings as a pair. For example, if one differential bearing is defective, replace both differential bearings. If one input shaft bearing is defective, replace both input shaft bearings.
5. Bearing cones must not be reused if removed.
6. Turning torque readings should be obtained while smoothly rotating in either direction.