UNITIZED TRANSAXLE
Axle Shaft
2000 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement Page 16-3
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Tools Required For This Section
LUBRICATION
There are two plugs located on the right (driven clutch) side of the unitized transaxle (Figure 16-2, Page 16-
2). When the vehicle is on a level surface, the upper plug is used as a lubricant level indicator. Lubricant level
should be even with the bottom of level indicator hole. The lower plug is used for draining lubricant from the
transaxle. When draining lubricant, both plugs should be removed to allow the lubricant to drain faster. Be
sure the drain plug and gasket are cleaned and reinstalled before filling the transaxle with new lubricant.
Tighten the plug to 20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m). Use a funnel when filling the transaxle through the lubricant level indi-
cator hole. Fill with 27 oz. (.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).
AXLE SHAFT
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 16-1.
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, then
do not remove the wheels, axle
shafts, or axle tubes first. Instructions for removing the unitized transaxle from the vehicle begin on page 16-7.
Hydraulic floor jack (or Chain Hoist)
12 to 18 inch Straight Edge
17 mm Socket, 3/8 inch Drive
jack stands (2) (One Ton Capacity)
Small Ball Peen Hammer (10 oz.)
7/16 inch Combination Wrench
Hydraulic Press
Plastic or Rubber Mallet
1/2 inch Combination Wrench
Bench Vise
Ratchet Wrench, 3/8 inch Drive
9/16 inch Combination Wrench
Standard Slip Joint Pliers
Torque Wrench, 3/8 inch Drive
11/16 inch Combination Wrench (2)
External Snap Ring Pliers (.070 inch Tip)
3/8 inch Socket, 3/8 inch Drive
17 mm Combination Wrench
External Snap Ring Pliers (.047 inch Tip)
7/16 inch Socket, 3/8 inch Drive
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver
90° Internal Snap Ring Pliers (.090 inch Tip) 10 mm Combination Wrench
Medium Flat Blade Screwdrivers (2)
Feeler Gauge
1/2 inch Socket, 3/8 inch Drive
No. 2 Phillips Head Screwdriver
16 inch Rolling Head Prybar
9/16 inch Socket, 3/8 inch Drive
1/4 inch Nut Driver
Small Punch or Scratch Awl
5/8 inch Socket, 3/8 inch Drive
5/16 inch Nut Driver
1/4 inch Diameter Drift or Metal Rod
12 mm Socket, 3/8 inch Drive
Small Knife or Wire Snippers
Bearing Puller Wedge Attachment
(Club Car Part No. 1012812)
Axle Seal Tool (Club Car
Part No. 1014162)
Governor Gear Shaft Installation Tool
(Club Car Part No. 101933101)
Figure 16-3 Retaining Ring
Figure 16-4 Rolling Head Prybar
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