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4. Lift on the shift rail assembly to disengage the rail
assembly from the case and rotate the rail away from
the shift drum; then remove the shift drum assembly.
NOTE: Spread the shift forks while removing.
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5. Using an assistant, lift and remove all remaining
shafts simultaneously.
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6. Place the transaxle upright on the bench and dump
any remaining fluid into the pan.
7. With the transaxle flat on the bench, remove the four
screws securing the pinion gear assembly.
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8. Pry the pinion gear assembly to remove it from the
case. Account for the shim.
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9. If the pinion shaft or bearing are being removed, use
an awl and mallet to pry the front output seal off the
case.
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NOTE: The pinion seal must be replaced if
removed.
10. Remove the inner snap ring on the front output shaft;
then using a mallet, tap the front output shaft down
into the case half. Account for the shim.
AT THIS POINT
If the pinion shaft and gear are not being serviced or
replaced, no further disassembling is required.
CAUTION
There is a ball bearing below the pinion seal. Use cau-
tion not to damage the bearing while removing the seal.