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Assembly Note

NOTE: A new driven sprocket bearing No. 18 can be installed once before an installation of the transaxle case becomes necessary. If the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing was installed previously and a second installation is required, a new transaxle case must be installed.
  1. As necessary, install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing into the transaxle case.
    1. Position the special tool.
    2. Position the special tool.
    3. Install new bearing.
      CAUTION: Do not lubricate the outer surface of the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly.
      NOTE: The No. 18 driven sprocket bearing must be installed with the lettering on the needle bearing surface facing toward the needle bearing replace.
    Fig 1: Installing No. 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing Into Transaxle Case
    G01163518
  2. Using the special tools, install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly by pressing it into the transaxle case.
    Fig 2: Installing No. 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing
    G01163519
    1. Install the bearing on the special tool.
    2. Position the special tool.
    3. Install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing.
  3. Install the cooler tube fitting.
    Fig 3: Installing Cooler Tube Fitting
    G01163520
  4. Install the line pressure port plug.
    Fig 4: Installing Line Pressure Port Plug
    G01163521
  5. Using the special tool, install a new manual control lever seal.
    Fig 5: Installing A New Manual Control Lever Seal
    G01163522
  6. Using the special tool, install a new manual control seal.
    Fig 6: Installing A New Manual Control Seal
    G01163523
  7. Install the manual valve detent lever assembly and the manual valve detent lever shaft assembly.
    1. Position the manual valve detent lever into the transaxle case.
    2. Install the manual valve detent lever shaft into the transaxle case and lever.
    Fig 7: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Assembly
    G01163524
  8. Install a new manual shaft retaining pin.
    Fig 8: Installing A New Manual Shaft Retaining Pin
    G01163525
    CAUTION: Do not allow the manual shaft retaining pin to contact the transaxle case.
  9. Install a new manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
    1. Verify that the manual valve detent lever shaft rotates without binding.
    Fig 9: Installing A New Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    G01163526
  10. Install the manual valve actuator rod (manual valve link).
    Fig 10: Installing Manual Valve Actuator Rod (Manual Valve Link)
    G01163527
  11. Install the parking pawl assembly.
    1. Install the parking pawl return spring.
    2. Install the parking pawl.
    Fig 11: Installing Parking Pawl Assembly
    G01163528
  12. Install the parking pawl shaft.
    Fig 12: Installing Parking Pawl Shaft
    G01163529
  13. Install the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.
    Fig 13: Installing Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer And Bolt
    G01163530
    NOTE: Lubricate the manual control lever inner shaft prior to installation.
  14. Install the manual control lever shaft assembly.
    NOTE: Verify that the actuating cam rotates freely.
    Fig 14: Installing Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly
    G01163531
  15. Install the parking pawl ratcheting spring.
    NOTE: Hand-tighten the manual control lever bolt, it will be torqued after linkage adjustment.
  16. Install the manual control lever outer assembly and bolt.
    Fig 15: Installing Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly
    G01163532
  17. Using the special tool, install a new final drive lube tube seal.
    Fig 16: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Seal
    G01163533
  18. Install the final drive lube tube into the seal.
    Fig 17: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube
    G01163534
  19. Using the special tool, install the final drive lube tube into the case.
    Fig 18: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Into The Case
    G01163535