UNITIZED TRANSAXLE: 800/810 GASOLINE VEHICLES
Axle Shaft
Page 18-2
2007-2008 XRT 800, 810 and 850 Maintenance and Service Manual
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Tools Required For This Section
LUBRICATION
There are two oil port plugs located on the right (driven clutch) side of the unitized transaxle
(Figure 18-2,
Page 18-1)
. When the vehicle is on a level surface, use the upper plug as a lubricant level indicator. Lubricant
level should be even with the bottom of level indicator hole. Use the lower plug for draining. When draining
lubricant, remove both plugs to allow the lubricant to drain faster. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and gasket
before filling the transaxle with new lubricant. Use a funnel when filling the transaxle through the lubricant
level indicator hole. Fill with 27 oz. (0.8 liter) 80-90 WT. API class GL or 80-90 WT. AGMA class 5 EP gear
lubricant (or until lubricant begins to run out of the level indicator hole). Tighten the plug to 20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m).
AXLE SHAFT
See General Warning on page 1-1.
Removal of the unitized transaxle is not required for servicing or replacing axle shafts, axle bearings, or axle
shaft oil seals. If the unitized transaxle is to be removed from the vehicle, do not remove the wheels, axle
shafts, or axle tubes first. Instructions for removing the unitized transaxle from the vehicle begin on page 18-6.
AXLE SHAFT AND OIL SEAL REMOVAL
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key, place the Forward/Reverse handle in the
NEUTRAL position, and chock the wheels.
2. Disconnect the battery cables as instructed.
See WARNING “To avoid unintentionally starting...” in
General Warning on page 1-2.
3. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel to be removed.
4. Place chocks at the front wheels and lift the rear of the vehicle with a floor jack. Then place jack stands
under the axle tubes to support the vehicle.
See WARNING “Lift only one end of the vehicle...” in
General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
5. Remove the rear wheel and brake drum.
6. Use 90° internal snap ring pliers (0.090-in. tip) to remove internal retaining ring (1) from axle tube
(Figure 18-3, Page 18-3)
.
7. Carefully pull the axle shaft (2) straight out of the axle tube
(Figure 18-3, Page 18-3)
.
Hydraulic floor jack (or chain hoist)
Torque wrench, 3/8-in. drive
1/2-in. combination wrench
Jack stands (2) (one ton capacity)
3/8-in. socket, 3/8-in. drive
9/16-in. combination wrench
Standard slip joint pliers
7/16-in. socket, 3/8-in. drive
Small flat blade screwdriver
External snap ring pliers (.047-in. tip)
1/2-in. socket, 3/8-in. drive
Medium flat blade screwdrivers (2)
90° Internal snap ring pliers (.090-in. tip)
9/16-in. socket, 3/8-in. drive
No. 2 phillips-head screwdriver
16-in. rolling head prybar
5/8-in. socket, 3/8- in. drive
1/4-in. nut driver
Plastic or rubber mallet
Axle seal tool (CCI P/N 1014162)
5/16-in. nut driver
Ratchet wrench, 3/8-in. drive
7/16-in. combination wrench
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