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68. REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE PISTON
(a) Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm
2, 57 psi)
to the transaxle case to remove the 1st and reverse
brake piston.
NOTICE:
• Applying compressed air may cause the
piston to jump-out. When removing the
piston, hold it using a waste cloth.
• Take care not to splash ATF when applying
compressed air.
(b) Remove the 2 O-rings from the 1st and reverse
brake piston.
69. REMOVE COUNTER DRIVE GEAR
(a) Using SST and a press, remove the counter drive
gear from the transaxle case.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00590), 09950-70010
(09951-07100)
(b) As shown in the illustration, tighten the 2 bolts
evenly and make clearance of approx. 20.0 mm
(0.787 in.) between the counter drive gear and the
inner race.
(c) Using SST, remove the tapered roller bearing.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00590), 09950-00020,
09950-00030, 09950-40011 (09957-04010)
D026405E01
D026713E01
C089120E01
D003602E01
D003603E01
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70. REMOVE TRANSFER DRIVEN PINION FRONT
BEARING
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(b) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing outer
race.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00910)
71. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG NO.2 (ATM)
72. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE BRAKE RETURN SPRING
SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Place SST on the return spring, and compress the
return spring with a press.
SST 09387-00020
(b) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
NOTICE:
• Stop the press when the spring seat is
lowered 1 to 2 mm (0.039 to 0.078 in.) from the
snap ring groove, to prevent the spring seat
from being deformed.
• Do not expand the snap ring excessively.
73. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE BRAKE RETURN SPRING
SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:
(See page AX-203)
74. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE BRAKE PISTON
(a) Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm
2, 57 psi)
to the transaxle case to remove the underdrive
brake piston.
D026467E01
C089121E01
D026407E01
D026406E01
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(b) Remove the 2 O-rings from the underdrive brake
piston.
75. REMOVE NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING
(a) Using SST, remove the needleroller bearing from
the transaxle case.
SST 09387-00041 (09387-01010, 09387-01030,
09387-01040)
76. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DRUM OIL SEAL
RING
(a) Remove the 2 oil seal rings from the transaxle case.
77. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE NO.1 PLUG
(a) Remove the 2 transaxle case No.1 plugs.
(b) Remove the 2 O-rings from the 2 transaxle case
No.1 plugs.
78. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CYLINDRICAL ROLLER
BEARING
(a) Using SST, remove the underdrive cylindrical roller
bearing from the transaxle case.
SST 09514-35011
D003794E01
D003605E01
D003914E01
D026383
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79. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE OUTPUT SHAFT OIL SEAL
RING
(a) Remove the oil seal ring from the transaxle housing.
80. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LUBE APPLY TUBE
(a) Remove the bolt, transaxle apply tube clamp and
differential gear lube apply tube from the transaxle
housing.
NOTICE:
Do not bend the tubes.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH HUB
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the inside diameter
of the forward clutch hub bushing
Standard inside diameter:
23.025 to 23.046 mm (0.9065 to 0.9073 in.)
Maximum inside diameter:
23.09 mm (0.9091 in.)
NOTICE:
Check the contact surface of the bushing in the
direct clutch shaft. If any scratch or
discoloration is found, replace the direct clutch
sub-assembly with a new one.
If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum,
replace the forward clutch hub with a new one.
2. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC NO.2
(a) Check if the sliding surfaces of the disc, plate and
flange are worn or burnt.
If necessary, replace them.
NOTICE:
• If the lining of the disc comes off or discolors,
or if a part of the groove is worn, replace all
discs.
• Before installing new discs, immerse them in
ATF for at least 15 minutes.
D003915E05
D026400E02
D003829E02
D009196
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3. INSPECT OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH DRUM SUB-
ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the inside diameter
of the forward clutch hub bushing.
Standard inside diameter:
23.025 to 23.046 mm (0.9065 to 0.9073 in.)
Maximum inside diameter:
23.09 mm (0.9091 in.)
NOTICE:
Check the contact surface of the bushing in the
direct clutch shaft. If any scratch or
discoloration is found, replace the direct clutch
sub-assembly with a new one.
If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum,
replace the forward clutch hub with a new one.
4. INSPECT 2ND BRAKE CLUTCH DISC
(a) Check 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 comes off or discolors,
or if a part of the groove is worn, replace all
discs.
• Before installing new discs, immerse them in
ATF for at least 15 minutes.
5. INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE CLUTCH DISC
(a) Check 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 comes off or discolors,
or if a part of the groove is worn, replace all
discs.
• Before installing new discs, immerse them in
ATF for at least 15 minutes.
6. INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE RETURN
SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a vernier calipers, measure the free length of
the spring together with the spring seat.
Standard free length:
17.61 mm (0.6933 in.)
HINT:
If the result is not as specified, replace the spring.
D003829E01
D026717
D009189
D030852E07
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7. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE BRAKE RETURN SPRING
SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a vernier calipers, measure the free length of
the spring together with the spring seat.
Standard free length:
13.24 mm (0.5213 in.)
HINT:
If the result is not as specified, replace the spring.
8. INSPECT PACK CLEARANCE OF 1ST AND
REVERSE BRAKE
(a) Using vernier calipers, measure the distance
between the disc surface and the contact surface of
the 2nd brake cylinder and transaxle case
(Dimension A).
(b) Select an appropriate flange so that the pack
clearance will meet the specified value.
Pack clearance:
1.16 to 1.35 mm (0.0457 to 0.0531 in.)
HINT:
Piston stroke = Dimension A - Flange thickness
Flange thickness: mm (in.)
(c) Install the flange.
9. INSPECT PACK CLEARANCE OF 2ND BRAKE
(a) Using a vernier calipers, measure the distance
between the disc surface and snap ring surface
(Dimension B).
(b) Select an appropriate flange so that the pack
clearance will meet the specified value.
Pack clearance:
0.62 to 0.91 mm (0.0244 to 0.0358 in.)
HINT:
Piston stroke = Dimension B - Flange thickness -
Snap ring thickness 1.6 mm (0.063 in.)
Flange thickness: mm (in.)
D030852E01
D026452E01
Mark Thickness Mark Thickness
1 1.8 (0.071) 5 2.2 (0.087)
2 1.9 (0.075) 6 2.3 (0.091)
3 2.0 (0.079) 7 2.4 (0.094)
4 2.1 (0.083) 8 2.5 (0.098)
D026453E01
Mark Thickness Mark Thickness
1 3.0 (0.118) 5 3.4 (0.134)
2 3.1 (0.122) 6 3.5 (0.138)
3 3.2 (0.126) 7 3.6 (0.142)
4 3.3 (0.130) 8 -
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10. INSPECT PACK CLEARANCE OF UNDERDRIVE
BRAKE
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the underdrive brake
pack clearance while applying and releasing
compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm
2, 57 psi).
Pack clearance:
1.81 to 2.20 mm (0.0713 to 0.0866 in.)
HINT:
Select an appropriate flange from the table below so
that it will meet the specified value.
Flange thickness: mm (in.)
(b) Temporarily remove the snap ring and attach it to
the flange.
(c) Reinstall the snap ring.
11. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE 1-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the underdrive clutch assembly to the 1-way
clutch.
(b) Rotate the underdrive 1-way clutch assembly to
check the rotating direction for the lock or free
operation.
HINT:
If the result is not as specified, replace the
underdrive 1-way clutch.
12. INSPECT INPUT SHAFT END PLAY
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the input shaft end
play.
End play:
0.262 to 1.244 mm (0.01 to 0.049 in.)
HINT:
If the result is not as specified, replace the input
shaft or thrust needle roller bearing.
D008082
Mark Thickness Mark Thickness
1 3.0 (0.118) 4 3.1 (0.122)
2 3.2 (0.126) 5 3.3 (0.130)
3 3.4 (0.134) - -
D003925E01
D008091
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
HINT:
(See page EM-26)
2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
(See page DS-6)
3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
(See page DS-7)
4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE CLAMP
(a) Remove the bolt and the transmission control cable
clamp.
5. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
(a) Disconnect the wire harnesses from the clamp.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and 2 clamps.
6. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
C083203
D030465
G025456