Disassembly

U341E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: TRANSAXLE REAR COVER: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE REAR TRANSAXLE COVER PLUG






(a) Remove the 4 rear transaxle cover plugs from the rear transaxle cover.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 O-rings from the 4 rear transaxle cover plugs.
2. REMOVE OVERDRIVE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Using SST, a press and a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
SST: 09387-00070
NOTE: Stop the press when the overdrive brake piston is lowered to 1 to 2 mm (0.039 to 0.078 in.) from the snap ring groove to prevent the overdrive brake piston from being deformed.

(b) Remove the overdrive brake return spring from the transaxle rear cover.
3. REMOVE 2ND COAST AND OVERDRIVE BRAKE PISTON






(a) Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2, 57 psi) to the transaxle rear cover to remove the overdrive brake piston.
NOTE:
- Blowing the air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it by hand using a shop rag or piece of cloth.
- Do not splash ATF with the compressed air.

4. REMOVE 2ND COAST AND OVERDRIVE O-RING






(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 O-rings from the 2nd coast and overdrive brake piston.
5. REMOVE CLUTCH DRUM OIL SEAL RING






(a) Remove the 3 oil seal rings from the transaxle rear cover.
6. REMOVE REAR TRANSAXLE COVER NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING






(a) Using SST, remove the bearing from the rear transaxle cover.
SST: 09387-00041
09387-01021