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(52) Remove output gear bearing shim (select)
(Fig. 54).
(53) Using setup as shown in (Fig. 55), remove
output gear bearing cone. (54) Remove rear carrier assembly from transaxle
(Fig. 56).
(55) Remove rear carrier assembly bearing cone
using setup shown in (Fig. 57).
Fig. 54 Output Gear and (Select) Shim
1 - REAR CARRIER ASSEMBLY
2 - SHIM (SELECT)
3 - OUTPUT GEAR
Fig. 55 Remove Bearing Cone
1 - TOOL 5048 WITH JAWS 5048±5 AND BUTTON L-4539±2
2 - WRENCHES
3 - OUTPUT GEAR
Fig. 56 Remove Rear Carrier Assembly
1 - REAR CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Fig. 57 Remove Rear Carrier Bearing Cone
1 - TOOL 5048 WITH JAWS 5048±3 AND BUTTON 6055
2 - WRENCHES
3 - REAR CARRIER ASSEMBLY
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(56) Install low/reverse spring compressor tool as
shown in (Fig. 58) (Fig. 59). (57) Compress low/reverse piston return spring
and remove snap ring (Fig. 60).
(58) Remove low/reverse spring compressor tool
and low reverse piston return spring (Fig. 61).
Fig. 58 Low/Reverse Spring Compressor Tool
1 - TOOL 6057
2 - TOOL 5059
3 - TOOL 5058±3
Fig. 59 Compressor Tool in Use
1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH RETURN SPRING
2 - SNAP RING (INSTALL AS SHOWN)
3 - TOOL 6057
4 - TOOL 5059
5 - TOOL 5058±3
Fig. 60 Remove Snap Ring
1 - SNAP RING OPENING MUST BE BETWEEN SPRING LEVERS
(AS SHOWN)
2 - SNAP RING PLIERS
3 - TOOL 6057
Fig. 61 Low/Reverse Piston Return Spring
1 - LOW/REVERSE PISTON RETURN SPRING
2 - PISTON
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(59) Using a suitable punch , drive out park guide
bracket pivot shaft plug (Fig. 62).
(60) Using ordinary pliers, remove pivot shaft and
guide bracket assembly (Fig. 63). (61) Inspect guide bracket components for exces-
sive wear and replace if necessary (Fig. 64).
NOTE: The Low/Reverse Clutch Piston has bonded
seals which are not individually serviceable. Seal
replacement requires replacement of the piston
assembly.
(62) Remove low/reverse clutch piston (Fig. 65).
Fig. 62 Remove Anchor Shaft and Plug
1 - GUIDE BRACKET ANCHOR SHAFT
2 - PIVOT SHAFT
3 - ANCHOR SHAFT PLUG
Fig. 63 Pivot Shaft and Guide Bracket
1 - ANTIRACHET SPRING
2 - GUIDE BRACKET
3 - PIVOT SHAFT
4-PAWL
Fig. 64 Guide Bracket Disassembled
1 - ANTIRATCHET SPRING
2 - GUIDE BRACKET
3 - SPLIT SLEEVE
4 - SPACER
5-PAWL
6 - STEPPED SPACER
Fig. 65 Remove Low/Reverse Clutch Piston
1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON
2 - BONDED SEAL
3 - BONDED SEAL
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(63) Remove low/reverse piston retainer-to-case
screws (Fig. 66).
(64) Remove low/reverse piston retainer (Fig. 67). (65) Remove low/reverse piston retainer-to-case
gasket (Fig. 68).
(66) Using a hammer and suitable drift, drive out
inner output bearing cup (Fig. 69).
Fig. 66 Remove Piston Retainer Attaching Screws
1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER
2 - SCREWDRIVER
3 - TORX-LOC SCREWS
Fig. 67 Remove Piston Retainer
1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER
2 - GASKET
Fig. 68 Remove Piston Retainer Gasket
1 - GASKET HOLES MUST LINE UP
2 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER GASKET
Fig. 69 Remove Output Bearing Inner Cup
1 - OUTPUT BEARING CUPS (REPLACE IN PAIRS)
2 - HAMMER
3 - BRASS DRIFT
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(67) Using tool 6062, remove outer output bearing
cup (Fig. 70).
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: The cooler bypass valve must be
replaced if transaxle failure has occurred. Do not
attempt to reuse or clean old valve.
NOTE: If transaxle is being overhauled (clutch
and/or seal replacement), the TCM/PCM Quick Learn
procedure must be performed. (Refer t o 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/TRANS-
MISSION CONTROL MODULE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
(1) Install both output bearing cups using Tool
5050 (Fig. 71). (2) Install low/reverse piston retainer gasket (Fig.
72). Make sure gasket holes line up with case.
(3) Install low/reverse piston retainer (Fig. 73).
Fig. 70 Remove Output Bearing Outer Cup
1 - TOOL 6062
Fig. 71 Install Both Output Bearing Cups
1 - OUTPUT BEARING CUPS
2 - WRENCHES
3 - TOOL 5050
Fig. 72 Install Piston Retainer Gasket
1 - GASKET HOLES MUST LINE UP
2 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER GASKET
Fig. 73 Install Piston Retainer
1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER
2 - GASKET
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(4) Install low/reverse piston retainer-to-case bolts
(Fig. 74) and torque to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
NOTE: The Low/Reverse Clutch Piston has bonded
seals which are not individually serviceable. Seal
replacement requires replacement of the piston
assembly.
(5) Install low/reverse clutch piston (Fig. 75). (6) Assemble park guide bracket assembly (Fig.
77) (Fig. 76).
Fig. 74 Install Piston Retainer Attaching Screws
1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON RETAINER
2 - SCREWDRIVER
3 - TORX-LOC SCREWS
Fig. 75 Install Low/Reverse Clutch Piston
1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON
2 - BONDED SEAL
3 - BONDED SEAL
Fig. 76 Guide Bracket Disassembled
1 - ANTIRATCHET SPRING
2 - GUIDE BRACKET
3 - SPLIT SLEEVE
4 - SPACER
5-PAWL
6 - STEPPED SPACER
Fig. 77 Guide Bracket
1 - GUIDE BRACKET
2 - ANTIRATCHET SPRING (MUST BE ASSEMBLED AS SHOWN)
3-PAWL
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(7) Install guide bracket into position and insert
pivot shaft (Fig. 78).
(8) Install anchor shaft and plug (Fig. 79). Make
sure guide bracket and split sleeve are in contact
with the rear of the transaxle case. (9) Install low/reverse piston return spring (Fig.
80).
(10) Install low/reverse spring compressor into
position (Fig. 81). Compress low/reverse piston and
install snap ring as shown in (Fig. 82).
Fig. 78 Pivot Shaft and Guide Bracket
1 - ANTIRACHET SPRING
2 - GUIDE BRACKET
3 - PIVOT SHAFT
4-PAWL
Fig. 79 Install Anchor Shaft and Plug
1 - GUIDE BRACKET ANCHOR SHAFT
2 - PIVOT SHAFT
3 - ANCHOR SHAFT PLUG
Fig. 80 Low/Reverse Piston Return Spring
1 - LOW/REVERSE PISTON RETURN SPRING
2 - PISTON
Fig. 81 Compressor Tool in Use
1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH RETURN SPRING
2 - SNAP RING (INSTALL AS SHOWN)
3 - TOOL 6057
4 - TOOL 5059
5 - TOOL 5058±3
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(11) Install rear carrier bearing cone using Tool
6053 (Fig. 83). (12) Install rear carrier assembly to transaxle case
(Fig. 84).
(13) Install output gear bearing cone using Tool
5052 (Fig. 85).
Fig. 82 Install Snap Ring
1 - SNAP RING OPENING MUST BE BETWEEN SPRING LEVERS
(AS SHOWN)
2 - SNAP RING PLIERS
3 - TOOL 6057
Fig. 83 Install Rear Carrier Bearing Cone
1 - ARBOR PRESS RAM
2 - TOOL 6053
3 - NEW BEARING CONE
4 - REAR CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Fig. 84 Install Rear Carrier Assembly
1 - REAR CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Fig. 85 Install Output Gear Bearing Cone
1 - ARBOR PRESS RAM
2 - HANDLE C-4171
3 - TOOL 5052
4 - OUTPUT GEAR
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