Transaxle Case Disassemble

Fig 1: Locating Gearshift Lever Cover

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Remove the transaxle from the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
Remove the shift lever cover bolts and the shift lever cover. Do not disassemble the shift lever cover.

Fig 2: Removing End Cover

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Fig 3: View Of Transmission

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Remove the bearing plate bolts and the bearing plate, with the shafts attached. Do not disassemble the shafts.

Fig 4: Backup Lamp Switch & Transaxle Housing

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Remove the differential from the transaxle housing. Do not disassemble the differential. Refer to Differential Case Disassemble .
Remove the backup lamp switch from the transaxle housing.

Fig 5: Locating Speedometer-Driven Gear

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Remove the clutch-release bearing and the clutch-release bearing guide. Refer to Release Bearing Replacement .
Remove the speedometer-driven gear bolt and the speedometer-driven gear from the transaxle housing.