Transaxle Case: Assembly

Do not install the following components into the transaxle case at this time. These components will be installed during final assembly.
- Input shaft bearing cup and shim
- Output shaft bearing cup and shim
- Differential bearing cup and shim
- Funnel
Working on the transaxle clutch housing side, install the vent cover and the 2 vent cover bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 1: Locating Vent Cover Bolts
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Using the Clutch Housing Oil Seal Installer, install a new input shaft seal.

Fig 2: Installing Input Shaft Seal Using Clutch Housing Oil Seal Installer
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Install the input shaft bearing cup into the clutch housing.

Fig 3: Locating Input Shaft Bearing Cup
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Align and install the funnel and the output shaft bearing cup into the clutch housing.

Fig 4: Locating Output Shaft Bearing Cup And Funnel
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Using the Differential Bearing Cup Installer and Handle, install the differential bearing cup into the clutch housing.

Fig 5: Installing Differential Bearing Cup Into Clutch Housing Using Differential Bearing Cup Installer And Handle
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Using the Halfshaft Oil Seal Installer, install new halfshaft seals.

Fig 6: Installing New Halfshaft Seals Using Halfshaft Oil Seal Installer
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Install the shift control selector plate.
- Tighten the bolt on the left to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Tighten the bolt on the right to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
Fig 7: Locating Shift Control Selector Plate Bolts
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Install the shift lever boot.

Fig 8: Locating Shift Lever Boot
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Install shift lever seal into the case.

Fig 9: Locating Shift Lever Seal
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Install the shift lever rod into the case. Install the control arm key.

Fig 10: Locating Control Arm Key
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NOTE: Use care not to let the washer fall off the rod.

Fig 11: Locating Washer, Spring And Control Arm

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Install the control arm, the spring and the washer. Push the assembly inward. Align the control arm bolt with the notch on the shift lever rod. Install the bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Install the shift lever assembly.
1. Install the 2 shift lever assembly bolts and attach the boot and bushing to the case.
  - Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
2. Attach the shift arm, boot and bushing to the shift assembly.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly Bolts And Shift Arm
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