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Transaxle Case - Assembly: Assembly

Position the differential bearing race in place.

Fig 1: Positioning Differential Bearing Race
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Install the special tools.

Fig 2: Installing Special Tools
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Install the remaining tools from the other side of the case. Using the special tool, install the bearing race.

Fig 3: Installing Remaining Tools From Other Side Of Case
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CAUTION: When positioning the bearing in the case, make sure that the bearing is correctly aligned with the case. Damage to the case will occur when the bearing is not aligned with the case.

Fig 4: Positioning Secondary Variator Bearing

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Position the secondary variator bearing in place (sealed bearing).
Install the special tool.

Fig 5: Installing Special Tool
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From the other side of the case assemble the remaining tools.

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool
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Using the special tools, install the secondary bearing.

Fig 7: Installing Secondary Bearing
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CAUTION: When positioning the bearing in the case, make sure that the bearing is correctly aligned with the case. Damage to the case will occur when the bearing is not aligned with the case.

Fig 8: Positioning Primary Variator Bearing

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Position the primary variator bearing in place (roller type bearing).
Install the special tool.

Fig 9: Installing Special Tool
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From the other side of the case, assemble the remaining special tools.

Fig 10: Installing Remaining Special Tools
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Using the special tools, install the primary bearing.

Fig 11: Installing Primary Bearing
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Install the secondary bearing cover plate and the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 12: Installing Secondary Bearing Cover Plate And Bolts
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If the park system components have not been removed then install the primary bearing cover plate at this time.
- Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 13: Installing Primary Bearing Cover Plate
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If removed, install the primary variator feed tube into the case.

Fig 14: Installing Primary Variator Feed Tube Into Case
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If the primary variator feed tube was removed, install the primary bearing cover plate and the bolts. Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 15: Installing Primary Bearing Cover Plate And Bolts
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If removed, install the park pawl.

Fig 16: Installing Park Pawl
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NOTE: Note the correct location of the spring.

Fig 17: Installing Park Pawl Spring And Guide Pin

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If removed, install the park pawl spring and guide pin.
If removed, install the manual lever and park rod in the case.
1. Install the manual lever and park rod into the case.
2. Hold the park pawl back.
3. Position the park rod into the case.
  
  Fig 18: Installing Manual Lever And Park Rod In Case
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Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean continuously variable transmission (CVT) automatic transmission fluid and install the O-ring seal on the primary variator feed tube.

Fig 19: Installing O-Ring Seal On Primary Variator Feed Tube
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Lubricate the new O-ring seals with clean CVT automatic transmission fluid and install the O-ring seals onto the manual valve feed tube.

Fig 20: Installing O-Ring Seals Onto Manual Valve Feed Tube
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Install the manual valve feed tube in the case.

Fig 21: Installing Manual Valve Feed Tube In Case
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Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean CVT automatic transmission fluid and install the O-ring seal on the secondary feed tube.

Fig 22: Installing O-Ring Seal On Secondary Feed Tube
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Install the secondary feed tube.

Fig 23: Installing Secondary Feed Tube
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From the opposite side of the case, install a new C-clip on the secondary feed tube.

Fig 24: Installing C-Clip On Secondary Feed Tube
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Position the new manual control lever seal in place.

Fig 25: Positioning New Manual Control Lever Seal
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Using the special tool, install the manual control lever seal.

Fig 26: Installing Manual Control Lever Seal
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Install the manual control lever and the roll pin.

Fig 27: Locating Manual Control Lever And Roll Pin
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