Transaxle Case - Disassembly: Disassembly

Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the feed tube.

Fig 1: Removing O-Ring Seal From Feed Tube
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Remove the secondary variator feed tube from the case.

Fig 2: Removing Secondary Variator Feed Tube From Case
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Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the secondary feed tube.

Fig 3: Removing O-Ring Seal From Secondary Feed Tube
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Remove the manual valve assembly feed tube.

Fig 4: Removing Manual Valve Assembly Feed Tube
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Remove and discard the O-ring seals from the manual valve feed tube.

Fig 5: Removing O-Ring Seals From Manual Valve Feed Tube
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NOTE: The park assembly will only need to be disassembled if damage to the park components is indicated, or if the primary variator feed tube is plugged or shows signs of damage and a new tube needs to be installed.

If necessary, remove the park rod assembly.
1. Hold the park pawl back.
2. Lift the park rod away from the park pawl.
3. Slide the park rod and manual lever out of the case.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Park Rod Assembly
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If necessary, use a magnet to remove the guide pin for the park pawl.

Fig 7: Removing Guide Pin For Park Pawl
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If necessary, remove the park pawl and the park pawl spring.

Fig 8: Removing Park Pawl And Park Pawl Spring
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If the park system has been removed, remove the primary variator bearing cover plate.

Fig 9: Removing Primary Variator Bearing Cover Plate
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If the park system has been removed, remove the primary variator feed tube from the case.

Fig 10: Removing Primary Variator Feed Tube From Case
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If the park system has been removed, remove and discard the O-ring seal for the primary variator feed tube.

Fig 11: Removing O-Ring Seal For Primary Variator Feed Tube
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If the park system has not been removed and the installation of a new bearing is required, remove the primary variator bearing cover plate.

Fig 12: Removing Primary Variator Bearing Cover Plate
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Remove the secondary variator bearing cover plate.

Fig 13: Removing Secondary Variator Bearing Cover Plate
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Using the special tool and a press, remove the primary variator bearing.

Fig 14: Removing Primary Variator Bearing
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Using the special tool and a press, remove the secondary variator bearing.

Fig 15: Removing Secondary Variator Bearing
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Using a punch, remove the differential seal.

Fig 16: Removing Differential Seal
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Install the special tool just under the bearing race.

Fig 17: Installing Special Tool Just Under Bearing Race
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Using a brass punch and the special tool, remove the bearing race.

Fig 18: Removing Bearing Race
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NOTE: Note the location of the manual control lever for assembly.

NOTE: Make sure that the manual control lever is in the PARK position.

Fig 19: Locating Manual Control Lever And Roll Pin

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Remove the roll pin and remove the manual control lever.
Remove the manual control lever shaft seal.

Fig 20: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal
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Clean and inspect the case assembly for damage, if any damage is indicated install new parts as necessary.