Transaxle Case: Assembly

If the transfer shaft fluid dam and bearing race were removed during disassembly, assemble the Handle 205-153 and the Oil Dam Seal Installer 307-583 and install a new transfer shaft fluid dam on the Oil Dam Seal Installer 307-583 with Handle 205-153.

Fig 1: Identifying Handle 205-153 And Oil Dam Seal Installer 307-583
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Using the Handle 205-153 and the Oil Dam Seal Installer 307-583, install the transfer shaft fluid dam in the transaxle case.

Fig 2: Installing Transfer Shaft Fluid Dam In Transaxle Case
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Inspect the transfer shaft fluid dam to be sure it is seated evenly into the transaxle case.

Fig 3: Locating Transfer Shaft Fluid Dam
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Using the Bearing Cup Installer 307-576, press the transfer shaft bearing cup in the transaxle case.

Fig 4: Pressing Transfer Shaft Bearing Cup In Transaxle Case
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If removed, install a new differential bearing race on the Bearing Cup Installer 307-576.

Fig 5: Installing Differential Bearing Race On Bearing Cup Installer 307-576
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Using the Bearing Cup Installer 307-576, Transfer Gear Bearing Installer 307-541 and Drawbar 204-029, press the differential bearing cup in the transaxle case.

Fig 6: Pressing Differential Bearing Cup In Transaxle Case
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Install the park pawl abutment and the pins.

Fig 7: Installing Park Pawl Abutment And Pins
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Install the park pawl and the pin.

Fig 8: Installing Park Pawl And Pin
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Install the park pawl spring.

Fig 9: Locating Park Pawl Spring
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Install the park pawl pin retainer and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 10: Locating Park Pawl Pin Retainer And Bolts
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Remove the torque converter housing differential and transfer shaft bearing races to select a new differential or transfer shaft shim. For additional information, refer to TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING .