Removal Procedure
- Remove the final drive (700). Refer to
Final Drive Replacement
.
- Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring (512) from the output shaft.
- Remove the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
- Remove the output shaft (510) through the left wheel opening.
Installation Procedure
- Inspect the output shaft (510) and the bearing (511) for the following:
• | A cracked or deformed bearing cage |
• | Damaged bushing journals |
• | A damaged retainer ring groove |
- Install the drive axle retaining ring (509) and the output shaft differential inboard snap ring (512) onto the output
shaft (510).
- Install the fourth clutch bearing (511) onto the output shaft (510).
- Hold the front differential carrier in place and carefully install the output shaft (510) into the transmission through the left wheel opening.
Extend the output shaft through the differential side gear.
- Install the case extension housing. Refer to
Case Extension Replacement
.
- Connect the left drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
- Fill the transaxle to the proper level. Refer to
Fluid Capacity Specifications
.
- Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Check
.
- Inspect for fluid leaks.