TRANSAXLE (TYPE G): ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Transaxle
Page 28-6
2007-2008 XRT 800, 810 and 850 Maintenance and Service Manual
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5. Disconnect the shock absorbers from their lower mounts
(Figure 28-8, Page 28-5)
.
6. Disconnect the four motor wires. Use two wrenches to prevent the post from turning.
7. With a floor jack supporting the transaxle, remove lower spring shackle nuts and bolts. Position shackles
so they are clear of springs
(Figure 28-9, Page 28-5)
.
8. If a chain hoist was used to raise the vehicle, lift the vehicle high enough to permit easy access and clear-
ance for removal of the motor. If a floor jack was used to raise the vehicle, lower the transaxle enough
to permit easy access and clearance for removal of the motor.
9. Remove the three motor mounting bolts
(Figure 28-11, Page 28-6)
, and the motor positioning bolt
(Figure 28-11, Page 28-6)
, mounting the motor to the transaxle.
See following CAUTION.
ý
CAUTION
• Do not position fingers under motor when sliding motor off of the input shaft. Fingers may get
pinched when motor disengages.
10. Carefully remove the motor from the transaxle. Slide the motor away from the transaxle until the motor
spline becomes disengaged from the input shaft, then lift motor out.
See preceding WARNING.
11. If a floor jack was used, pull floor jack from beneath the transaxle and allow the springs to rest on the
floor.
12. Remove the U-bolts attaching the transaxle to the leaf springs
(Figure 28-10, Page 28-6)
.
13. Carefully lift each end of the transaxle off its positioning pin (on the leaf spring) and slide the transaxle
to the rear and out of the vehicle.
14. Drain the lubricant from the transaxle and remove the axle shafts.
See Axle Shaft and Oil Seal Removal
on page 28-1.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
Recycle or dispose of used oil or lubricant in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
15. Remove the brake assemblies if required.
See Brake Cluster Removal on page 6-8.
.
Figure 28-10 Leaf Springs
Figure 28-11 Motor And Gear Assembly
INTERMEDIATE
GEAR ASSEMBLY
DIFFERENTIAL
GEAR CASE
MOTOR MOUNTING
BOLTS
INPUT
PINION
GEAR
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