Steps 34-69

34. Using a screwdriver, pry out the low/reverse reaction plate flat snap ring.

CAUTION: Use care not to scratch the clutch plate with screwdriver tip while prying out snap ring.





35. Remove low/reverse clutch pack.

NOTE: Tag low/reverse clutch pack for reassembly identification.





36. Remove rear cover bolts.





37. Remove rear cover.





38. While holding transfer shaft gear with Holder MB995012, loosen transfer shaft gear nut.





39. Remove transfer shaft gear nut and lock washer.





40. Install Gear Puller MB995043 and Bolts MB995044 to transfer shaft gear. Using the appropriate wrench, turn the center bolt clockwise to remove gear.





41. Remove transfer shaft gear and shim.





42. Remove bearing cap retainer.





43. Install Bearing Puller MD998348 and Button MB995049 on transfer shaft gear bearing to remove bearing.





44. Using Bearing Cup Remover MB995011, remove transfer shaft gear bearing cup.





45. Remove transfer shaft bearing snap ring with Snap Ring Pliers MB995008.





46. Remove transfer shaft with Installer/Remover MB995003.





47. Remove oil baffle and bearing cup from transfer shaft.





48. Remove transfer shaft bearing with Bearing Splitter MD998801.





49. While holding output gear with Holder MB995012, loosen output gear bolt.





50. Remove output gear bolt and coned lock washer.





51. Install Gear Puller MB995043 with Bolts MB995044 and Thrust Button MB995009 to output gear. Turn puller center bolt clockwise to remove gear.





52. Remove output gear and shim.





53. Install Bearing and Gear Puller MD998348 and Button MB995049 on output gear bearing to remove bearing.





54. Remove gear carrier assembly.





55. Remove gear carrier bearing with Bearing Puller MB995001 and MB995002 and Thrust Button MB995009.





56. Use center bolt of Spring Compressor MB995005, Spring Compressor MB995006 and Disc MB995010 to assemble low/reverse spring compressor tool.





57. Install compressor tool to transaxle as shown. Compress low/reverse piston assembly. Position Spring Compressor MB995005 to allow access to snap ring.





58. Remove snap ring with snap ring pliers.





59. Remove low/reverse piston return spring.





60. Drive out park rod guide bracket anchor shaft with a hammer and drift.





61. Remove guide bracket anchor shaft and plug.





62. Pull out guide bracket pivot shaft with pliers.





63. Remove pivot shaft and guide bracket.





- Guide bracket (assembled)





- Guide bracket (disassembled)





64. Remove low/reverse clutch piston.





65. Remove Torx-loc screws attaching low/reverse clutch piston retainer.





66. Remove low/reverse clutch piston retainer.





67. Remove low/reverse clutch piston retainer gasket.





68. Drive out output bearing inner cup with a steel drift and hammer.

CAUTION: Drift bearing cup all the way around.





69. Remove output bearing outer cup with Bearing Cup Remover MB995011.