Assembly (1)

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Install the differential side oil seal into transaxle case, using a drift.

Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Oil Seal Into Transaxle Case
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Fig 2: Identifying Differential Side Oil Seal Installed Distance
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- Distance : 3.0 - 4.0 mm (0.118 - 0.157 in)
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse differential side oil seal.
- Apply ATF to differential side oil seal.
Install counter drive gear sub assembly.

Fig 3: Installing Counter Drive Gear Sub Assembly
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Using a snap ring pliers and install snap ring.

Fig 4: Installing Snap Ring
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Install O-rings in 1st and reverse brake piston.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply ATF to O-rings.
Coat the inner surface of transaxle case with ATF.
Install 1st and reverse brake piston in transaxle case.

Fig 5: Installing 1st & Reverse Brake Piston In Transaxle Case
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Put return spring on 1st and reverse brake piston.

Fig 6: Putting Return Spring On 1st & Reverse Brake Piston
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While compressing the return spring by hand, install the snap ring into groove with a flat-bladed screwdriver.

Fig 7: Installing Snap Ring Into Groove
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Put thrust bearing race and thrust bearing on counter drive gear sub assembly.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to thrust bearing and thrust bearing race.

Fig 8: Putting Thrust Bearing Race & Thrust Bearing On Counter Drive Gear Sub Assembly
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Install FR planetary ring gear assembly with one-way clutch No. 2.

Fig 9: Installing FR Planetary Ring Gear Assembly With One-Way Clutch No. 2
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Install 1st and reverse brake flanges, 1st and reverse brake discs and 1st and reverse brake plates.

Fig 10: Installing 1st & Reverse Brake Flanges, 1st & Reverse Brake Discs & 1st & Reverse Brake Plates
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver and install snap ring.

Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring
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Set a dial indicator as shown in Fig 12.
Applying compressed air (4Kg/cm² ) and measure the 1st and reverse brake piston stroke.

Fig 12: Measuring 1st & Reverse Brake Piston Stroke
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- Piston stroke : 1.39 - 2.21 mm (0.0547 - 0.0870 in)
In a case that is out of reference, check the following items:
- Oil pressure leak
- Damage of O-ring
- Wear damage of discs
Install thrust bearing.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to thrust bearing.

Fig 13: Installing Thrust Bearing
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Install planetary gear assembly.
Install thrust bearing race in planetary gear assembly.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to thrust bearing race.

Fig 14: Installing Planetary Gear Assembly
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Install thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race in RR planetary ring gear assembly.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race.
Install RR planetary ring gear assembly.

Fig 15: Installing RR Planetary Ring Gear Assembly
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Install planetary sun gear sub assembly and thrust needle roller bearings.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to thrust needle roller bearings.

Fig 16: Installing Planetary Sun Gear Sub Assembly & Thrust Needle Roller Bearings
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Install forward and direct clutch assembly.
Install thrust bearing race, thrust needle roller bearing and seal ring in forward and direct clutch assembly.

Fig 17: Installing Thrust Bearing Race, Thrust Needle Roller Bearing & Seal Ring
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CAUTION:
- Apply petroleum jelly to thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race.
- Apply ATF to seal ring.
- Do not reuse seal ring.
Check the distance of "A".

Fig 18: Checking Distance Of "A" - Forward And Direct Clutch Assembly
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- "A": 50.850 - 51.825 mm (2.0020 - 2.0404 in)
CAUTION: If the distance is out of standards, adjust with in standards again.
Using a soft hammer and install transaxle lube apply tube.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend and damage transaxle lube apply tube.

Fig 19: Installing Transaxle Lube Apply Tube
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Tighten tube clamp fixing bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

Fig 20: Installing Tube Clamp Fixing Bolt
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Install governor apply gaskets in transaxle case.

Fig 21: Installing Governor Apply Gaskets In Transaxle Case
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse governor apply gaskets.
- Apply petroleum jelly to governor apply gaskets.
Install transaxle case cover in transaxle case.

Fig 22: Installing Transaxle Case Cover In Transaxle Case
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Tighten transaxle case cover bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

CAUTION: Use old seal bolts when checking and adjusting the end play because of re-installing transaxle case cover.

Fig 23: Tightening Transaxle Case Cover Bolts

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Fig 24: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Transaxle Case Cover Bolts

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TRANSAXLE CASE COVER BOLT IDENTIFICATION

Bolt symbol

Length mm (in)

Number of bolts

30 (1.18)

45 (1.77)

48 (1.89)

D⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾

Stud bolt

Tighten anchor bolt to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
Fig 25: Tightening Anchor Bolt
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Install O-ring in U/D brake piston assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
Coat the inner surface of transaxle case with ATF.
Install compression spring and U/D brake piston assembly.

Fig 26: Installing Compression Spring & U/D Brake Piston Assembly
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Install O-rings in U/D brake damper assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply ATF to O-rings.
Install U/D brake damper assembly.

Fig 27: Installing U/D Brake Damper Assembly
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Using a snap ring pliers and install snap ring.
CAUTION: If the snap ring is deformed, replace it.

Fig 28: Installing Snap Ring
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Install thrust needle roller bearing, adjust shim and thrust bearing race in U/D RR planetary ring gear sub assembly.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to adjust shim, thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race.
Install U/D RR planetary ring gear sub assembly.

Fig 29: Installing U/D RR Planetary Ring Gear Sub Assembly
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Install U/D RR planetary carrier assembly and thrust bearing races.
CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to thrust bearing races.

Fig 30: Installing U/D RR Planetary Carrier Assembly & Thrust Bearing Races
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Install U/D brake band assembly.

Fig 31: Installing U/D Brake Band Assembly
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Install U/D clutch assembly.

Fig 32: Installing U/D Clutch Assembly
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Measure the U/D brake piston stroke applying and releasing the compressed air (4Kg/cm² ) as shown in Fig 33.
CAUTION: Measure U/D brake piston stroke after assembling U/D clutch assembly.
- Piston Stroke : 5.76 - 6.76 mm (0.2268 - 0.2661 in)
Fig 33: Measuring U/D Brake Piston Stroke
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Fig 34: Releasing Compressed Air
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If the piston stroke is out of standards, select another U/D brake piston. Refer to U/D BRAKE .

Fig 35: Identifying Another U/D Brake Pistons
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