Bearing Replacement
Note. When installing NEW bearing, part number should be visible (facing upward).
Place case cover on clean flat surface with spacer plate mating surface up. Using Driver Handle (J-8092), Bearing Remover/Installer (J-41991) and hammer, drive out bearing from case cover. (Scheme 160) To install, place case cover on clean flat surface with case mating surface up. Drive bearing into case cover. (Scheme 161)
Install NEW 3-4 accumulator piston cylinder "O" ring seal onto 3-4 accumulator piston cylinder. Install 3-4 accumulator piston outer and inner spring into 3-4 accumulator piston cylinder. Install NEW 3-4 accumulator piston seal onto 3-4 accumulator piston. Insert 3-4 accumulator piston into 3-4 accumulator piston cylinder. Using a slight twisting motion, insert 3-4 accumulator piston cylinder into case cover. Insert 3-4 accumulator piston pin through front of case cover and into 3-4 accumulator piston. Install manual valve into case cover. Install actuator feed limit valve, spring and spring retainer into case cover. (Scheme 159)
Scheme 159
Scheme 160
Scheme 161
Note. When drive axle is removed from transaxle for any reason, inspect axle sealing surface (tripot shank) for corrosion. If corrosion is evident, clean surface with 320-grit cloth or equivalent. Clean off any remaining debris with ATF. Wipe surface dry and reinstall drive axle free of any build up.
Install NEW left axle shaft oil seal onto Left Side Axle Seal Installer (J-34115). Using left side axle seal installer and mallet, install left side axle oil seal assembly. (Scheme 162)
Scheme 162
Inspect output shaft for damaged bushing journals, stripped splines or retaining ring groove damage. (Scheme 17)
Check for damaged connector, cracked housing, signs of rotor damage or cuts or nicks on seal. (Scheme 16)