Transaxle Case: Assembly

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.

Using the special tools, install the final drive input gear bearing cup.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (205-153, 308-163) Into Final Drive Input Gear Bearing Cup
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Rotate the transaxle 180 degrees.
NOTE: Note the location of the bleed hole.

NOTE: Inspect the bleed hole for foreign material.
Install the funnel.

Fig 2: Locating Bleed Hole
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Using the special tools, install the LH transfer shaft gear bearing cup.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools (205-153, 307-418) Into LH Transfer Shaft Gear Bearing Cup
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Using the special tools, install the final drive input gear bearing cup (LH shown).

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools (205-153, 308-163) Into Final Drive Input Gear Bearing Cup
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Using the special tools, install the LH differential case bearing cup.

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tools (205-153, 205-118) Into LH Differential Case Bearing Cup
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Using the special tools, install the half shaft seals (LH shown).

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tools (205-153, 205-259) Into Half Shaft Seals
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