Housing Case Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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Remove the transaxle from the vehicle. Refer to Transaxle Assembly Removal and Installation .
Remove the shift lever cover bolts and the shift lever cover. Do not disassemble the shift lever cover.
Remove the gearshift cover gasket.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lever Cover

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Remove the reverse lever clip.
Remove the reverse assist lever.

Fig 2: Removing Reverse Lever Clip And Assist Lever

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Remove the transaxle cover bolts and the transaxle cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Cover
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Remove the bearing plate bolts and the bearing plate, with the shafts attached. Do not disassemble the shafts.

Fig 4: Identifying Bearing Plate
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Remove the differential from the transaxle housing. Do not disassemble the differential. Refer to Differential Disassembly and Assembly .
Remove the backup lamp switch from the transaxle housing.

Fig 5: Identifying Backup Lamp Switch
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Remove the clutch-release bearing and the clutch-release bearing guide. Refer to CONCENTRIC SLAVE CYLINDER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the speedometer-driven gear bolt and the speedometer-driven gear from the transaxle housing.

Fig 6: Identifying Speedometer-Driven Gear And Bolt
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