Transaxle Case: Disassembly

Fig 1: Locating Halfshaft Seals

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Using the Pilot Bearing Remover and Stator Case Bearing Remover, remove the differential case bearing cups (LH shown in illustration).

Fig 2: Identifying Pilot Bearing Remover And Stator Case Bearing Remover

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Using the Pilot Bearing Remover and Stator Case Bearing Remover, remove the final drive input gear bearing cup.

Fig 3: Identifying Pilot Bearing Remover And Stator Case Bearing Remover

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Using the Pilot Bearing Remover, remove the transfer shaft gear bearing cups (LH shown in illustration).

Fig 4: Identifying Pilot Bearing Remover

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NOTE: Note the location of the bleed hole in the funnel in relation to the bottom of the case.

NOTE: Inspect the bleed hole for foreign material.

NOTE: If flatness of funnel is compromised during bearing removal, install a new funnel.

Fig 5: Locating Bleed Hole

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Rotate the transaxle 180 degrees.
Using the Pilot Bearing Remover and Stator Case Bearing Remover, remove the final drive input gear bearing cup.

Fig 6: Identifying Pilot Bearing Remover And Stator Case Bearing Remover

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