Main Shaft Retainer Nut Removal

Tools Required

• DT 46434  Mainshaft Socket. See Special Tools .
• DT 46435  Mainshaft Socket Handle. See Special Tools .
• DT 46238  Holding Fixture. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: DT 46435, DT 46434, Mainshaft Splines & Nuts
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1. Install DT 46435  (2) through the hole in DT 46434  (1). See Special Tools .
2. Install DT 46434  (1) onto the mainshaft splines and DT 46435  (2) into the lock hole in DT 46238  (3). See Special Tools .
3. Apply a slight torque on the mainshaft nut (110) in order to secure the tools in place on the mainshaft (603).
Fig 2: Locktab & Mainshaft Retainer Nut
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NOTE: Ensure that all the metal particles are collected in order to prevent internal damage to the transaxle or bearings.
IMPORTANT: Do not damage the threads or the mainshaft.
4. Using a chisel remove the locktab from the mainshaft retainer nut (110).
Fig 3: Mainshaft Nut & Washer
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5. Remove the mainshaft nut (110).
6. Remove the mainshaft washer (109). Do not discard the nut or the washer.
7. Remove DT 46434  and DT 46435  . See Special Tools .