Steps 41-75

41. Remove the chain drive, reverse/overdrive ring gear, and driven sprocket assembly.

WARNING: WEAR GLOVES AS PROTECTION FROM SHARP CHAIN AND SPROCKET TEETH. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

42. Separate the drive chain assembly from the driven sprocket assembly and reverse/overdrive gear assembly.





43. Remove the chain pan (with the magnet retained) from the transaxle case.

NOTE: Inspect the magnet located on the chain pan for excessive metal particles.





44. Assemble Impact Slide Hammer, Blind Hole Puller Actuator Pin, and Collet.





45. Remove and discard fluid filter recirculating regulator exhaust seal.

NOTE: Install the Impact Slide Hammer and Blind Hole Puller Actuator Pin.





46. Remove the fluid filter and seal assembly.
1 Discard the fluid filter.
2 Discard the fluid filter seal.





47. Remove the driven sprocket bearing (number 12).





48. Remove the driven sprocket shim (number 11) (selective fit).





49. Disconnect the parking lever actuating rod from the parking cam actuator lever assembly.





50. Disconnect the parking lever actuation rod from the manual valve detent lever, and remove the parking lever actuation rod.





51. Remove the reverse/overdrive ring gear thrust bearing (number 9).

NOTE: The thrust bearing may adhere to the reverse/overdrive sprocket.





52. Remove the reverse/overdrive carrier assembly with captured thrust (number 8) bearing.

NOTE: The thrust bearing is part of the reverse/overdrive carrier assembly.





53. Remove the reverse/overdrive sun gear and shell assembly.





54. Remove the reverse/overdrive sun gear and shell thrust bearing (number 7).

NOTE: The thrust bearing may adhere to the reverse/overdrive sun gear and shell.





55. Remove the low-intermediate ring gear assembly.





56. Remove the low-intermediate carrier thrust bearing (number 6).

NOTE: The low-intermediate carrier thrust bearing may adhere to the low-intermediate ring gear.





57. Remove the low-intermediate carrier assembly.





58. Remove the low-intermediate sun gear thrust bearing (number 5).





59. Remove the forward one-way clutch and low/intermediate sun gear.





60. Remove the turbine shaft thrust bearing (number 4).

NOTE: The turbine shaft thrust bearing may adhere to the forward one-way clutch and low/intermediate sun gear.





61. Remove the turbine shaft assembly.





62. Remove the forward/coast/direct cylinder assembly and reverse clutch drum assembly from the transaxle.





63. Remove the forward/coast/direct clutch cylinder from the reverse clutch drum assembly.





64. Remove the pump support thrust bearing (number 1).

NOTE: The pump support thrust bearing assembly may adhere to the reverse clutch drum assembly.





65. Remove the low one-way clutch retaining ring.





66. Remove the low one-way clutch thrust plate.





67. Remove the low one-way clutch assembly.

NOTE: The low one-way clutch assembly should be removed as an assembly.





68. Remove the low/reverse clutch wave spring.





69. Remove the low/reverse clutch plates.
- Inspect the friction plates for partially stripped, stripped, broken or bent spline teeth, burnt, worm or flaked off friction material, and warped or bent friction discs.
- Inspect the steel plates for heat discoloration or warpage.





70. Remove the low/reverse clutch return spring retaining ring.





71. Remove the low/reverse clutch return spring assembly.





72. Remove the low/reverse clutch piston.

NOTE: Rotate the low/reverse clutch piston while pulling upward.





73. Remove the pump assembly bolts.

NOTE: Position the transaxle so the pump assembly is facing upward.





74. Remove the pump assembly.
1 Install the Bolts.
2 Assemble the puller.
3 Remove the pump assembly.





75. Remove the intermediate and overdrive band assembly from the case.
- Inspect the intermediate and overdrive band assembly for damage and wear.