Transaxle Case: Assembly

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NOTE: The converter housing side bearing cups for the transfer shaft bearing and differential case bearing will be installed during the assembly of the transaxle.

Fig 1: Installing Final Drive Input Gear Bearing Cup

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Using the special tools, install the final drive input gear bearing cup.
Rotate the transaxle 180 degrees.

NOTE: Note the location of the bleed hole

NOTE: Inspect the bleed hole for foreign material.

Fig 2: Installing Funnel

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Install the funnel.
Using the special tools, install the left-hand side transfer shaft gear bearing cup.

Fig 3: Installing Left-Hand Side Transfer Shaft Gear Bearing Cup
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Using the special tools, install the final drive input gear bearing cup (left-hand side shown).

Fig 4: Installing Final Drive Input Gear Bearing Cup
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Using the special tools, install the left-hand side differential case bearing cup.

Fig 5: Installing Left-Hand Side Differential Case Bearing Cup
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Using the special tools, install the halfshaft seals (left-hand side shown).

Fig 6: Installing Halfshaft Seals
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