Final Assembly of Transaxle
- Measure play between final drive and transmission: Place a straightedge on transmission attaching face of final drive housing. Using a depth gauge, measure distance from top surface of straightedge to surface of pinion bearing inner race. This is measurement "A". See Fig 1 .
- Measure distance from top surface of straightedge to face of final drive housing. This is measurement "B". Subtract "B" from "A" to obtain "C". Record for future reference.
- Place a NEW gasket on transmission separation plate. Position straightedge on transmission case and measure distance from top surface of straightedge to gasket surface. This is measurement "D".
- Measure distance from top surface of straightedge down to inner shoulder of governor drive gear. This is measurement "E". Subtract "E" from "D" to obtain "F" and record.
- Subtract "F" from "C". This amount is end play (without shims) between final drive and transmission. Refer to Fig 2 Table, to determine shim pack thickness required. Shims are available in thicknesses of .016" (.40 mm) and .047" (1.20 mm). Combine shims as required to obtain correct total thickness.
- Install selected shim(s) into final drive case, on top of pinion bearing inner race. Next, install sealing "O" ring and final drive-to-transmission oil seal into pinion cavity of final drive housing. Install impeller shaft and pump shaft fully into transmission.
- Position NEW "O" ring seal on final drive case. Mate final drive and transmission cases. Install final drive-to-transmission case nuts and tighten. Place NEW "O" ring seals on governor, governor cover and speedometer driven gear assembly.
- Install components in transmission case. Install torque converter on stator support to complete assembly. Install transaxle assembly into vehicle, fill with ATF and road test for proper operation.
NOTE:
When filling dry transaxle with ATF, capacity is 6.4 qts. (6.1L). Refill capacity of transaxle is 3.2 qts. (3.0L). Use only DEXRON or DEXRON II type transmission fluid.