(Part 1 of 3)

Transaxle Disassembly (Part 1 of 3)








Special Tool(s)

Disassembly

1. NOTE: Clean the transaxle assembly to prevent the entry of dirt when reassembling.

Inspect transaxle during disassembly.





2. Remove the special tool.





3. CAUTION: Do not tilt the torque converter when removing it. This can damage the torque converter hub.

NOTE: The torque converter is filled with fluid. Position it on a table so that fluid will drain out of the torque converter into a drain pan.

Using the special tool, remove the torque converter.





4. Remove the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Remove the TSS sensor.





5. Remove and discard the TSS and OSS sensor O-ring seals.





6. Remove the Transmission Range (TR) sensor.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the TR sensor from the manual valve detent lever shaft.





7. Using the special tool, secure the transaxle to the bench.





8. Position the drain pan under the transaxle, remove the drain plug, and drain the transmission fluid.





9. Remove the pump assembly driveshaft.





10. Using the special tools, remove and discard the torque converter impeller hub seal.





11. Using the special tools, remove the LH differential seal.





12. If the vehicle is equipped with a PTO, use the special tools to remove the RH differential seal.





13. If the vehicle is not equipped with a PTO, use the special tools to remove the RH differential seal.





14. Remove the transaxle fluid filler tube bolt.





15. Remove the transaxle fluid filler tube.





16. Remove and discard the transaxle filler tube grommet.





17. Remove the main control cover bolts, studs and cover.





18. Remove the gasket.
19. Inspect the fitting of the main control cover vent tube for blockage.





20. Remove the main control valve body bolts.





21. Disconnect the manual valve link from the manual valve when lifting the main control valve body from the case.





22. CAUTION: Do not pull on solenoid body electrical connector wires, or use a hammer on the electrical connector.

Remove the solenoid body electrical connector.
^ Release the retaining tabs and push the connector through the transaxle case.





23. Support the manual valve and remove the main control.





24. Remove the thermostatic fluid level control valve bracket.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Remove the bracket.