Transaxle Case
TRANSAXLE CASEDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Disassembly Steps 1-6:
Required Special Tool:
^ MD998325: Differential Oil Seal Installer
ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
[A] BUSHING INSTALLATION
1. Press fit the bushing so the seam is away from the air vent.
2. Be sure the bushing is fully seated as shown. It must be 3 mm (0.12 inch) below the housing surface.
[B] NEEDLE BEARING INSTALLATION
1. Check the installation direction of the needle bearing.
2. Press fit the needle bearing until it is flush with the case.
[C] OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
1. Apply gear oil (Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-90 or 75W-85 conforming to API classification GL-4).
2. Using special tool MD998325, press fit the oil seal into the transaxle case.