UNITIZED TRANSAXLE WITH DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
Unitized Transaxle Removal
2001 Pioneer 1200 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 16-13
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10. With the hydraulic jack, slowly lower the powertrain until both of the rear tires are resting on the floor.
11. Carefully lift the snubber out of the snubber bracket in the vehicle frame and lower it to the floor (Figure
16-30, Page 16-13). The powertrain should be completely disconnected from the vehicle and resting
on the floor.
12. Grasp the ends of the leaf springs at the rear of the vehicle and roll the powertrain out from under the
vehicle (Figure 16-31, Page 16-13).
13. Place blocks under the engine pan so they will completely support the engine and keep it level to the
floor (Figure 16-32, Page 16-14). See following NOTE.
NOTE: Place the blocks so they will support the engine when the transaxle is detached and moved away
from the engine.
Figure 16-28 Raise Vehicle
Figure 16-29 Position Jack Stands
Figure 16-30 Snubber
Figure 16-31 Remove Powertrain
PROPER POSITIONING
OF FLOOR JACK
PROPER POSITIONING
OF JACK STANDS
APPROX.
17-1/2" (44.5 cm)
SNUBBER BRACKET
SNUBBER
