7. Intermediate Shaft Removal

Intermediate Shaft Removal

Tools Required
^ J34826 Hub Nut Socket
^ J8614-01 Countershaft Driven Gear Holder
^ J35421 Rack End Bushing Installer
^ J8092 Driver Handle
^ J37758 Countershaft Rear Plug Installer





1. Remove the 13 bolts and the rear case cover (1) from the transaxle case.





2. Unstake the intermediate shaft locknut (1) and unstake the counter shaft locknut.





3. Install the J8614-01 onto the countershaft driven gear (2) in order to hold the countershaft driven gear (1) stationary during the removal of the intermediate shaft lock nut.
4. Use the J34826 in order to remove the intermediate shaft locknut from the intermediate shaft.
5. Remove the J8614-01 from the countershaft driven gear.





6. Remove the intermediate shaft (2) from the transaxle case (1).





7. Use the J35421 with the J8092 and a hydraulic press (1) in order to remove the countershaft drive gear from the transaxle case.
8. Remove the countershaft drive gear inner bearing (2) from the transaxle case.
9. Remove the crush sleeve from the countershaft drive gear.





10. Remove the countershaft drive gear outer race snap ring (2) from the countershaft drive gear outer race (1).
11. Use the J37758 with the J8092 and a hydraulic press in order to remove the countershaft drive gear outer race from the transaxle case.