Transmission Case: Disassembly

Remove the CVTF inlet pipe and CVTF outlet pipe.

Fig 1: Locating CVTF Outlet And Inlet Pipe Bolts
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Remove all plugs from the transmission case.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Case Plugs
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Remove the lubrication pipe.

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Case Lubrication Pipe Bolt
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Remove the oil seal using a screwdriver wrapped with cloth etc.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Case Oil Seal
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Remove the ball bearing from reduction driven gear using ST.
ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

Fig 5: Removing Reduction Driven Gear Ball Bearing Using Special Tool
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Remove the snap ring on primary pulley side.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Case Primary Pulley Side Snap Ring
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Using the ST, remove the roller bearing on primary pulley side.
NOTE: Warm up the bearing area of transmission case using a drier or heat gun.

ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

Fig 7: Removing Primary Pulley Side Roller Bearing Using Special Tool
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Remove the snap ring on secondary pulley side.

Fig 8: Identifying Secondary Pulley Side Snap Ring
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Using the ST, remove the roller bearing on secondary pulley side.
NOTE: Warm up the bearing area of transmission case using a drier or heat gun.

ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

Fig 9: Removing Secondary Pulley Side Roller Bearing Using Special Tool
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Remove the CVTF filter by blowing compressed air through the transmission case hole.
NOTE: Hold the CVTF filter with a finger to prevent compressed air from leaking.

Fig 10: Blowing Compressed Air Into Transmission Case Hole
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Fig 11: Holding CVTF Filter Using Finger

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