Automatic Transaxle Unit: Disassembly

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REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and hole cover from the transaxle.
2. Remove the O-ring from the hole cover.
REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Nut, Washer And Control Shaft Lever
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2. Using a screwdriver, unstake the lock plate and remove the lock nut and lock plate.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Lock Nut And Lock Plate
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3. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch.
REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE
1. Remove the breather plug hose from the breather plug.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Breather Plug Hose From Breather Plug
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REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE UNION
1. Remove the union.
2. Remove the O-ring from the union.
  
  Fig 4: Removing O-Ring From Union
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REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE UNION
1. Remove the union.
2. Remove the O-ring from the union.
  
  Fig 5: Removing O-Ring From Union
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REMOVE SPEED SENSOR
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 speed sensors from the transaxle.
2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the sensors.
  
  Fig 6: Removing O-Rings From Sensors
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REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSAXLE CASE PLUG
1. Remove the 4 plugs from the transaxle.
2. Remove the 4 O-rings from the 4 plugs.
  
  Fig 7: Removing O-Rings From Plugs
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FIX AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

Fig 8: Fixing Automatic Transaxle Assembly
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REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUBASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 18 bolts.
2. Remove the oil pan and 3 magnets.
3. Remove the gasket from the oil pan.
INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUBASSEMBLY (See INSPECTION )

Fig 9: Removing Bolts
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REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 3 bolts and oil strainer.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Bolts And Oil Strainer
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2. Remove the O-ring from the oil strainer.
  
  Fig 11: Removing O-Ring From Oil Strainer
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REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE
1. Remove the 5 connectors from the shift solenoid valves.
2. Remove the bolt, clamp and ATF temperature sensor.
  
  Fig 12: Removing Bolt, Clamp And ATF Temperature Sensor
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3. Remove the bolt and transaxle solenoid wire from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Bolt And Transaxle Solenoid Wire From Transaxle
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4. Remove the O-ring from the transaxle solenoid wire.
  
  Fig 14: Removing O-Ring From Transaxle Solenoid Wire
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REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Support the valve body assembly and remove the 17 bolts and the valve body assembly.
  
  Fig 15: Removing Bolts And Valve Body Assembly
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REMOVE NO. 1 GOVERNOR APPLY GASKET
1. Remove the governor apply gasket from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 16: Removing Governor Apply Gasket From Transaxle
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REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE 2ND BRAKE GASKET
1. Remove the 2nd brake gasket from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 17: Removing 2Nd Brake Gasket From Transaxle
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REMOVE BRAKE DRUM GASKET
1. Remove the brake drum gasket from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 18: Removing Brake Drum Gasket From Transaxle
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REMOVE CHECK BALL BODY
1. Remove the check ball body and spring from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 19: Removing Check Ball Body And Spring From Transaxle
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REMOVE C-3 ACCUMULATOR PISTON
1. Remove the compression spring from the C-3 accumulator piston.
  
  Fig 20: Removing Compression Spring From C-3 Accumulator Piston
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2. Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm² , 57 psi) to the oil hole and remove the C-3 accumulator piston.
  NOTE:
  - Applying compressed air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it with your hand using a waste cloth.
  - Make sure not to spatter ATF when applying compressed air.
    
    Fig 21: Apply Compressed Air To Oil Hole
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3. Remove the O-ring from the C-3 accumulator piston.
  
  Fig 22: Removing O-Ring From C-3 Accumulator Piston
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REMOVE C-1 ACCUMULATOR PISTON
1. Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm² , 57 psi) to the oil hole and remove the C-1 accumulator piston and compression spring.
  NOTE:
  - Applying compressed air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it with your hand using a waste cloth.
  - Make sure not to spatter ATF when applying compressed air.
    
    Fig 23: Removing C-1 Accumulator Piston And Compression Spring
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2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the C-1 accumulator piston.
  
  Fig 24: Removing O-Rings From C-1 Accumulator Piston
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REMOVE B-3 ACCUMULATOR PISTON
1. Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm² , 57 psi) to the oil hole and remove the B-3 accumulator piston and 2 compression springs.
  NOTE:
  - Applying compressed air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it with your hand using a waste cloth.
  - Make sure not to spatter ATF when applying compressed air.
    
    Fig 25: Apply Compressed Air To Oil Hole
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2. Remove the O-ring from the B-3 accumulator piston.
  
  Fig 26: Removing O-Ring From B-3 Accumulator Piston
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REMOVE MANUAL DETENT SPRING SUBASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts, manual detent spring and cover.
  
  Fig 27: Removing Bolts, Manual Detent Spring And Cover
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REMOVE PARKING LOCK PAWL BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 bolts and parking lock pawl bracket.
  
  Fig 28: Removing Bolts And Parking Lock Pawl Bracket
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REMOVE MANUAL VALVE LEVER SHAFT RETAINER SPRING
1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the retainer spring.
  
  Fig 29: Removing Retainer Spring
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REMOVE MANUAL VALVE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Using a chisel and hammer, unstake and remove the manual valve lever spacer.
  
  Fig 30: Removing Manual Valve Lever Spacer
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2. Using a pin punch and hammer, tap out the manual valve lever shaft spring pin.
  HINT:
  
  Slowly drive out the pin so that it will not fall into the transaxle.
  
  Fig 31: Taping Out Manual Valve Lever Shaft Spring Pin
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3. Remove the manual valve lever shaft and manual valve lever.
  
  Fig 32: Removing Manual Valve Lever Shaft And Manual Valve Lever
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REMOVE PARKING LOCK ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the parking lock rod from the manual valve lever.
  
  Fig 33: Removing Parking Lock Rod From Manual Valve Lever
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REMOVE MANUAL VALVE LEVER SHAFT OIL SEAL
1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal from the transaxle.
INSPECT INPUT SHAFT END PLAY (See INSPECTION )

Fig 34: Prying Out Oil Seal From Transaxle
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REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSAXLE CASE PLUG
1. Remove the 2 plugs.
2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the plug.
  
  Fig 35: Removing O-Rings From Plug
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REMOVE TRANSAXLE HOUSING
1. Remove the 16 bolts.
2. Tap on the circumference of the transaxle housing with a plastic-faced hammer to remove the transaxle housing from the transaxle.
  NOTE: Differential may be accidentally removed when the transaxle housing is removed.
  
  Fig 36: Removing Bolts
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REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CYLINDRICAL ROLLER BEARING
1. Using SST, remove the cylindrical roller bearing from the transaxle.
  SST 09514-35011
  
  Fig 37: Removing Cylindrical Roller Bearing From Transaxle
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REMOVE UNDERDRIVE OUTPUT SHAFT OIL SEAL RING
1. Remove the oil seal ring from the transaxle housing.
  
  Fig 38: Removing Oil Seal Ring From Transaxle Housing
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REMOVE OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 7 bolts and oil pump assembly from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 39: Identifying Oil Pump To Transaxle Case With Bolts
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REMOVE THRUST NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING
1. Remove thrust needle roller bearing from the underdrive planetary gear.
  
  Fig 40: Removing Thrust Needle Roller Bearing
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REMOVE NO. 2 THRUST BEARING UNDERDRIVE RACE
1. Remove the thrust bearing race from the underdrive planetary gear.
  
  Fig 41: Removing Thrust Bearing Race
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REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the front differential from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 42: Removing Front Differential From Transaxle
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REMOVE OVERDRIVE BRAKE GASKET
1. Remove the 2 overdrive brake gaskets from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 43: Removing Overdrive Brake Gaskets From Transaxle
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REMOVE FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the forward clutch from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 44: Removing Forward Clutch From Transaxle
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2. Remove the thrust bearing from the forward clutch.
  
  Fig 45: Removing Thrust Bearing From Forward Clutch
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REMOVE MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH CLUTCH HUB
1. Remove the thrust bearing, multiple clutch hub, needle roller bearing and bearing race from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 46: Removing Thrust Bearing, Multiple Clutch Hub, Needle Roller Bearing And Bearing Race
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REMOVE UNDERDRIVE PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and parking pawl shaft clamp.
  
  Fig 47: Removing Bolt And Parking Pawl Shaft Clamp
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2. Remove the parking lock pawl shaft.
  
  Fig 48: Removing Parking Lock Pawl Shaft
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3. Push the parking lock pawl.
  HINT:
  
  Failure to do so will cause the interference when the underdrive planetary gear is removed.
  
  Fig 49: Pushing Parking Lock Pawl
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4. Remove the underdrive planetary gear from the transaxle.
  NOTE: Be careful so that the underdrive planetary gear assembly will not fall out.
  
  Fig 50: Removing Underdrive Planetary Gear From Transaxle
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5. Remove the spring, pawl pin and parking lock pawl.
  
  Fig 51: Removing Spring, Pawl Pin And Parking Lock Pawl
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REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the underdrive clutch assembly, needle roller bearing, thrust bearing underdrive race from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 52: Removing Underdrive Clutch Assembly, Needle Roller Bearing, Thrust Bearing Underdrive Race
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REMOVE UNDERDRIVE 1-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 53: Prying Out Snap Ring From Transaxle
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2. Remove the 1-way clutch from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 54: Removing 1-Way Clutch From Transaxle
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3. Remove the outer race retainer from the 1-way clutch.
  
  Fig 55: Removing Outer Race Retainer From 1-Way Clutch
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REMOVE NO. 2 UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC
1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 56: Prying Out Snap Ring From Transaxle
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2. Remove the flange, 3 discs and 3 plates from the transaxle.
INSPECT NO. 2 UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC (See INSPECTION )

Fig 57: Removing Flange, Discs And Plates From Transaxle
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REMOVE UNDERDRIVE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Using SST, a snap ring expander and press, remove the snap ring from the transaxle.
  SST 09387-00020
  
  Fig 58: Removing Snap Ring From Transaxle
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2. Remove the underdrive brake return spring from the underdrive brake piston.
INSPECT UNDERDRIVE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSPECTION )

Fig 59: Removing Underdrive Brake Return Spring
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REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DRUM OIL SEAL RING
1. Remove the 2 oil seal rings from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 60: Removing Oil Seal Rings From Transaxle
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REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSAXLE CASE PLUG
1. Remove the 2 plugs from the transaxle rear cover.
2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the 2 plugs.
  
  Fig 61: Removing O-Rings From Plugs
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REMOVE REAR TRANSAXLE COVER SUBASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 11 bolts.
2. Tap the circumference of the rear cover with a plastic-faced hammer to remove the transaxle rear cover from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 62: Removing Bolts
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3. Remove the 2 outer rear clutch oil seal rings from the transaxle rear cover.
  
  Fig 63: Removing Outer Rear Clutch Oil Seal Rings
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4. Using a T30 "torx" socket wrench, remove the 2 screws and transaxle rear cover plate.
  
  Fig 64: Removing Screws And Transaxle Rear Cover Plate
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5. Using SST, remove the needle-roller bearing from the transaxle rear cover.
  SST 09387-00041 (09387-01010, 09387-01030, 09387-01040)
  
  Fig 65: Removing Needle-Roller Bearing From Transaxle Rear Cover
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REMOVE UNDERDRIVE BRAKE PISTON
1. Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm² , 57 psi) to the transaxle case to remove the underdrive brake piston.
  
  Fig 66: Removing Underdrive Brake Piston
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2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the underdrive brake piston.
  
  Fig 67: Removing O-Rings From Underdrive Brake Piston
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REMOVE BRAKE APPLY TUBE
1. Remove the bolt, clamp and 2 brake apply tubes.
2. Remove the brake apply tube from the clamp.
REMOVE FRONT CLUTCH APPLY TUBE

Fig 68: Removing Brake Apply Tube From Clamp
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REMOVE NO. 1 GOVERNOR APPLY GASKET
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 governor apply gaskets.
  
  Fig 69: Removing Governor Apply Gaskets
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REMOVE DIRECT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the thrust bearing and direct clutch from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 70: Removing Thrust Bearing And Direct Clutch From Transaxle
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2. Remove the bearing race from the direct clutch.
  
  Fig 71: Removing Bearing Race From Direct Clutch
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REMOVE REAR PLANETARY SUN GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the rear planetary sun gear from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 72: Removing Rear Planetary Sun Gear From Transaxle
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2. Remove the rear planetary sun gear thrust bearing from the rear planetary sun gear.
  
  Fig 73: Removing Rear Planetary Sun Gear Thrust Bearing
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3. Remove the No. 1 thrust washer and 1-way clutch thrust bearing from the rear planetary sun gear.
  
  Fig 74: Removing No. 1 Thrust Washer And 1-Way Clutch Thrust Bearing
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REMOVE 1-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 1-way clutch from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 75: Removing 1-Way Clutch From Transaxle
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2. Remove the 1-way clutch inner race from the 1-way clutch.
  
  Fig 76: Removing 1-Way Clutch Inner Race From 1-Way Clutch
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REMOVE 1-WAY CLUTCH SLEEVE OUTER
REMOVE 2ND BRAKE CLUTCH DISC
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2nd brake hole snap ring.
  
  Fig 77: Removing 2Nd Brake Hole Snap Ring
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2. Remove the flange, 3 discs and 3 plates from the transaxle.
INSPECT 2ND BRAKE CLUTCH DISC (See INSPECTION )

Fig 78: Removing Flange, Discs And Plates From Transaxle
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REMOVE 2ND BRAKE PISTON ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring.
  
  Fig 79: Prying Out Snap Ring
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2. Remove the 2nd brake piston from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 80: Removing 2Nd Brake Piston From Transaxle
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REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE CLUTCH DISC
1. Remove the flange, 5 discs and 5 plates from the transaxle.
INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE CLUTCH DISC (See INSPECTION )

Fig 81: Removing Flange, Discs And Plates From Transaxle
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REMOVE REAR PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring from the brake hub.
  
  Fig 82: Prying Out Snap Ring From Brake Hub
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2. Remove the rear planetary gear from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 83: Removing Rear Planetary Gear From Transaxle
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3. Remove the thrust washer from the rear planetary gear.
  
  Fig 84: Removing Thrust Washer From Rear Planetary Gear
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4. Remove the thrust bearing race from the rear planetary gear.
  
  Fig 85: Removing Thrust Bearing Race From Rear Planetary Gear
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REMOVE INPUT SUN GEAR
1. Remove the 2 thrust bearings, bearing race and input sun gear from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 86: Removing Thrust Bearings, Bearing Race And Input Sun Gear From Transaxle
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REMOVE FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Using a chisel and hammer, unstake the lock washer.
  NOTE: Push down all claws of the washer. Otherwise SST cannot be fully pressed against the nut and cannot loosen the nut.
  
  Fig 87: Unstaking Lock Washer
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2. Using SST, remove the nut.
  SST 09387-00030, 09387-00080
  
  Fig 88: Removing/Installing Front Planetary Gear Nut
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3. Using SST and a press, remove the front planetary gear from the counter drive gear.
  SST 09950-60010 (09951-00450)
  
  Fig 89: Removing Front Planetary Gear
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4. Remove the front planetary gear from the brake hub.
  
  Fig 90: Removing Front Planetary Gear From Brake Hub
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REMOVE FRONT PLANETARY RING GEAR
1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the brake hub snap ring and front planetary ring gear from the brake hub.
  
  Fig 91: Prying Out Brake Hub Snap Ring And Front Planetary Ring Gear
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REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE PISTON
1. Using SST, a press and ring expander, remove the snap ring and piston return spring.
  SST 09387-00070
  NOTE:
  - Stop the press when the spring sheet is lowered 1 to 2 mm (0.039 to 0.078 in.) from the snap ring groove, preventing the spring sheet from deforming.
  - Do not expand the snap ring excessively.
    
    Fig 92: Compressing Return Spring Using SST
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2. Remove the 1st and reverse brake return spring from the 1st and reverse brake piston.
  
  Fig 93: Removing 1St And Reverse Brake Return Spring
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3. Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm² , 57 psi) to the transaxle to remove the 1st and reverse brake piston.
  NOTE:
  - Applying compressed air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it with your hand using a waste cloth.
  - Make sure not to spatter ATF when applying compressed air.
    
    Fig 94: Applying Compressed Air To Transaxle
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4. Remove the 2 O-rings from the 1st and reverse brake piston.
INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSPECTION )

Fig 95: Removing O-Rings
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REMOVE COUNTER DRIVE GEAR
1. Using SST and a press, press out the counter drive gear from the transaxle.
  SST 09950-60010 (09951-00600), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
  
  Fig 96: Pressing Out Counter Drive Gear
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2. As shown in the illustration, tighten the 2 bolts evenly and make a clearance of approximately. 20.0 mm (0.797 in.) between the counter drive gear and the inner race.
  
  Fig 97: Tightening Bolts Evenly And Checking Clearance Between Counter Drive Gear And Inner Race
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3. Using SST, remove the tapered roller bearing.
  SST 09950-60010 (09951-00600), 09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04011, 09958-04011)
  
  Fig 98: Removing Tapered Roller Bearing
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4. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the 2 counter drive gear bearing outer races from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 99: Taping Out Counter Drive Gear Bearing Outer Races
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REMOVE COUNTER DRIVE GEAR HOLE SNAP RING
1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring from the transaxle.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LUBE APPLY TUBE
1. Remove the bolt, the transaxle apply tube clamp and the differential gear lube apply tube from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 101: Removing Differential Gear Lube Apply Tube
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