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UNITIZED TRANSAXLE
Unitized Transaxle Disassembly
2000 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement Page 16-15
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1. Remove the drain plug and gasket. Drain and dispose of the oil properly (Figure 16-2, Page 16-2).
2. Using 90° (.090 tip) internal snap ring pliers, remove the internal retaining rings (74) (Figure 16-5,
Page 16-4) from the axle tubes. See also Figure 16-3, Page 16-3.
3. Pull the axles (67 and 68) out of the axle tubes (Figure 16-5, Page 16-4).
4. Remove seven bolts, with lock washers (77), mounting each axle tube to the transaxle case
(Figure 16-5, Page 16-4). Then remove axle tubes from the transaxle case.
5. Remove the fifteen bolts (27) that hold the transaxle housing together (Figure 16-35, Page 16-14).
6. The unitized transaxle is equipped with a slot for prying the housing apart. Use the slot to open the
case. Pull the housing apart, making sure all gear assemblies inside the transaxle stay together in one
(either) side of the case. See following CAUTION.
7. Turn the case section containing the gearing on edge as shown (Figure 16-36, Page 16-15). While
holding it in this position, gently rock all the gear assemblies to slightly loosen them in their seating.
8. When all the gear assemblies are slightly loosened, remove the differential gear case assembly by
gently rocking it while pulling it from the case (Figure 16-37, Page 16-15).
• IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO TAP THE AXLE TUBE WITH A RUBBER OR PLASTIC MALLET TO
BREAK IT FREE FROM THE TRANSAXLE CASE.
• TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE MATING SEAL SURFACES OF THE CASE, USE CARE WHEN
SEPARATING THE HALVES.
• TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE GEARS, USE EXTREME CARE WHEN HANDLING THEM.
Figure 16-36 Loosen Gears
Figure 16-37 Remove Differential Gear Case
NOTE
CAUTION
CAUTION
Hold case upright and gently rock
each gear assembly until all are
slightly loosened in their seatings.
While gently rocking
intermediate gear assembly,
pull it from its seating.
DIFFERENTIAL
GEAR CASE
ASSEMBLY