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TA004
NOTE: Tip the transaxle towards the drain to get
any remaining fluid.
NOTE: Install the drain plug and tighten to 18 ft-lb.
2. Lay the transaxle flat on the bench; then remove the
19 mm detent (gold plug) near the gear position
switch. Account for the spring and O-ring.
TA012A
3. Remove and discard the lock nut securing the bell
crank; then using two screwdrivers, pry the bell crank
off the shift shaft.
TA012B
TA027
4. Remove the clip securing the gear position switch.
Gently pry the switch off the shift rail and account for
the wave washer.
5. Remove the screws securing the case halves together.
6. While prying the two halves apart with an assistant,
use a rubber mallet to gently tap the shift shaft (A),
shift drum (B), and output shaft (C) into the lower
half.
TA131A
NOTE: Use a suitable bearing seal protection tool
and when driving the bearing and gears into the
lower half of the transaxle.
7. Clean any silicone residue from the case halves.
DISASSEMBLING HALVES
1. Remove the shift shaft assembly and the detent.
TA006A
2. Remove the park pawl with dowel pin and account for
the spring.
