33. Output Shaft Replacement

Output Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the final drive (700). Refer to Final Drive Replacement (32. Final Drive Replacement).
2. Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring (512) from the output shaft.
3. Remove the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair).




4. Remove the output shaft (510) through the left wheel opening.

Installation Procedure




1. Inspect the output shaft (510) and the bearing (511) for the following:

* A cracked or deformed bearing cage
* Damaged bushing journals
* Stripped splines
* A damaged retainer ring groove




2. Install the drive axle retaining ring (509) and the output shaft differential inboard snap ring (512) onto the output shaft (510).
3. Install the fourth clutch bearing (511) onto the output shaft (510).




4. Hold the front differential carrier in place and carefully install the output shaft (510) into the transmission through the left wheel opening. Extend the output shaft through the differential side gear.
5. Install the case extension housing. Refer to Case Extension Replacement (31. Case Extension Replacement).
6. Connect the left drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Fill the transaxle to the proper level. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications (Capacity Specifications).
8. Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check (Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check).
9. Inspect for fluid leaks.