Important: Use the following appropriate safety equipment and procedures:
| • | Wear solvent-proof gloves. |
| • | Keep the work area clean. |
| • | Keep the tools clean. |
| • | Clean the transaxle exterior before removing parts. |
| • | Do not use wipe cloths. |
| • | Do not use solvents on rubber seals. |
| • | Do not use solvents on plastic/PTFE thrust washers. |
| • | Use compressed air to blow out all passages. |
| • | Use fine wire to clean out small passages. |
| • | Handle the parts carefully to prevent damage. |
| • | Use transaxle fluid to lubricate all internal parts during the
assembly procedures. |
| • | Always dip the threads of bolts/screws, or studs in transaxle
fluid when installing into aluminum. |
| • | Always use a torque wrench for proper torque. |
| • | Use thread inserts to recondition damaged or stripped aluminum
threads. |
| • | Replace all gaskets. Do not use gasket cement or sealers. |
| • | Replace all O-ring seals. Do not use gasket cement or sealers. |
| • | Replace the plastic/PTFE seals only when necessary. Use the appropriate
seal protector to install. |
| • | Replace the rubber seals only when necessary. Use the appropriate
seal protector to install. |
Inspection Procedure
Inspect the manual linkage for the following conditions:
| • | Inspect for wear at the pivoting points. |
| • | Inspect for bent links. |
| • | Inspect for broken links. |
| • | Inspect for bent rods. |
| • | Inspect for broken rods. |
Inspect all the seals, the gaskets, the O-rings and the mating surfaces
for the following conditions:
Inspect the snap rings for the following conditions:
| • | Inspect for expansion. |
| • | Inspect for compression. |
| • | Inspect for proper ring groove fit. |
Inspect the bearings and the thrust surfaces for the following conditions:
