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69. REMOVE COUNTER DRIVE GEAR HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring from the
transaxle.
70. REMOVE NO. 2 BREATHER PLUG
71. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LUBE APPLY TUBE
(a) Remove the bolt, the transaxle apply tube clamp
and the differential gear lube apply tube from the
transaxle.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-
ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the magnets and use them to collect any
steel chips. Examine the clips and particles in the
pan and on the magnet to determine what type of
wear has occurred in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and plate wear
Brass (non-magnetic): bush wear
2. INSPECT INPUT SHAFT END PLAY
(a) Fix the transaxle case with the oil pump side facing
up.
(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the input shaft end
play.
Standard end play:
0.26 to 1.25 mm (0.0103 to 0.0492 in.)
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3. INSPECT NO. 2 UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC
Check to see if the sliding surface of the disc, plate and
flange are worn or burnt.
If necessary, replace them.
NOTICE:
• If the lining of the disc is peeling off or discolored,
or even if a part of the groove is defaced, replace
all discs.
• Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF
for at least 15 minutes.
4. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE BRAKE RETURN SPRING
SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of
the underdrive brake return spring together with the
spring seat.
Standard free length:
14.04 mm (0.5213 in.)
5. INSPECT 2ND BRAKE CLUTCH DISC
(a) Check to see if the sliding surface of the disc, plate
and flange are worn or burnt.
If necessary, replace them.
NOTICE:
• If the lining of the disc is peeling off or
discolored, or even if a part of the printed
number is defaced, replace all discs.
• Before assembling new discs, soak them in
ATF for at least 15 minutes.
6. INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE CLUTCH DISC
(a) Check to see if the sliding surface of the disc, plate
and flange are worn or burnt.
If necessary, replace them.
NOTICE:
• If the lining of the disc is peeling off or
discolored, or even if a part of the groove is
defaced, replace all discs.
• Before assembling new discs, soak them in
ATF for at least 15 minutes.
7. INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE RETURN
SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of
the 1st and reverse brake return spring together
with the spring seat.
Standard free length:
15.51 mm (0.6106 in.)
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8. INSPECT MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH CLUTCH HUB
(a) Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter
of the forward clutch hub bush.
Standard inside diameter:
23.025 to 23.045 mm (0.9065 to 0.9073 in.)
Maximum inside diameter:
23.09 mm (0.9091 in.)
NOTICE:
• When the diameter is over the maximum,
replace the multiple disc clutch hub with a
new one.
• Check the contact surface of the bush in the
direct clutch shaft. If any scratch or discolor
is identified, replace the direct clutch sub-
assembly with a new one.
If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum,
replace the forward clutch hub.
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REASSEMBLY
1. BEARING POSITION
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Standard bearing position
2. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LUBE APPLY TUBE
(a) Install the apply tube and apply tube clamp to the
transaxle housing with the bolt.
Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Make sure to insert the tube to the stopper.
3. INSTALL NO. 2 BREATHER PLUG
4. INSTALL COUNTER DRIVE GEAR HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using a screwdriver, install the hole snap ring to the
transaxle.
Mark Front Race Diameter Inside /
OutsideThrust Bearing Diameter Inside
/ OutsideRear Race Diameter Inside /
Outside
A - 53.0 mm (2.087 in.) / 78.2 mm
(3.079 in.)52.1 mm (2.051 in.) / 75.5 mm
(2.972 in.)
B - 37.73 mm (1.4854 in.) / 58.0 mm
(2.283 in.)29.9 mm (1.177 in.) / 55.5 mm
(2.185 in.)
C - 33.85 mm (1.3327 in.) / 52.2 mm
(2.055 in.)-
D - 23.5 mm (0.925 in.) / 44.0 mm
(1.732 in.)-
E - 36.3 mm (1.492 in.) / 52.2 mm
(2.055 in.)34.5 mm (1.358 in.) / 48.5 mm
(1.909 in.)
F - 34.6 mm (1.362 in.) / 52.2 mm
(2.055 in.)-
G 40.3 mm (1.587 in.) / 58.0 mm
(2.283 in.)38.6 mm (1.520 in.) / 60.0 mm
(2.362 in.)38.6 mm (1.520 in.) / 58.0 mm
(2.283 in.)
H - 53.6 mm (2.110 in.) / 69.6 mm
(2.740 in.)-
I - 33.7 mm (1.327 in.) / 48.2 mm
(1.898 in.)30.3 mm (1.193 in.) / 46.0 mm
(1.811 in.)
J - 53.6 mm (2.110 in.) / 70.18 mm
(2.763 in.) or 69.6 mm (2.740 in.)-
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5. INSTALL COUNTER DRIVE GEAR
(a) Using SST and a press, press in the 2 counter drive
gear bearings outer races to the transaxle.
NOTICE:
• Press-fit the bearing race until it contacts the
snap ring.
• Do not apply excessive pressure.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00890, 09951-07150)
(b) Using SST and a press, press in the tapered roller
bearing to the counter drive gear.
SST 09649-17010
NOTICE:
• Press-fit the bearing inner race until it
contacts the counter drive gear.
• Do not apply excessive pressure.
(c) Using SST and a press, press in the counter drive
gear and bearing to the transaxle.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00890), 09950-70010
(09951-07150)
NOTICE:
Do not apply excessive pressure.
6. INSTALL 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE PISTON
(a) Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF.
(b) Install the 2 O-ring to the 1st and reverse brake
piston.
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(c) Coat the 1st and reverse brake piston with ATF, and
install it to the transaxle.
(d) Install the 1st and reverse brake return spring to the
1st and reverse brake piston.
(e) Using SST, a press and snap ring expander, press
the piston return spring and snap ring to the
transaxle.
NOTICE:
• Stop the press when the spring sheet is
lowered to the place 1 to 2 mm (0.039 to 0.078
in.) from the snap ring groove, preventing the
spring sheet from being deform.
• Do not expand the snap ring excessively.
7. INSTALL FRONT PLANETARY RING GEAR
(a) Using a screwdriver, install the front planetary ring
gear and brake hub snap ring to the brake hub.
8. INSTALL FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front planetary gear to the brake hub.
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(b) Using SST and a press, press-fit the front planetary
gear.
NOTICE:
Do not apply excessive pressure to it.
(c) Install the front planetary gear washer, as shown in
the illustration.
(d) Using SST, install the nut.
SST 09387-00030, 09387-00080
Torque: 280 N*m (2,855 kgf*cm, 206 ft.*lbf)
(e) Using SST and a torque wrench, measure the
turning torque of the bearing while rotating SST at
60 rpm. When the measured value is not within the
specified value, gradually tighten the nut until it
reaches the specified value.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00400), 09950-70010
(09951-07100), 09387-00030, 09387-00080
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