Manual Transaxle Removal Note

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WARNING:

Remove the transaxle carefully, holding it steady. If the transaxle falls it could be damaged or cause injury.

Adjust the SST and lean the engine toward the transaxle.

Fig 1: Adjusting SST And Lean Engine Toward Transaxle
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Remove the bolt securing the brake hose to the bracket as shown in the figure, and disconnect brake hose from the bracket.

Fig 2: Illustrating Bracket Bolt Removal/Installation
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Support the transaxle on a jack.
Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
Remove the transaxle.

Fig 3: Supporting Transaxle On Jack
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