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Case Reassembly

CASE REASSEMBLY





The sealant used to seal the transaxle case halves is Loctite 51817 or equivalent. The sealant used for the bearing end plate cover is Loctite 18718 or equivalent.

1. Verify bench fixture shims are removed from bench fixture. Install output and input gear into pallet fixture (MB995025).





2. Install shift rails and forks into bench fixture.





3. Install shift blocker assembly into bench fixture.





4. Install gear case half over pallet fixture. Line up shift finger over 3/4 lug.





5. Line up reverse brake friction cone lug to the slots in the gear case. Verify reverse brake shim is in position.





6. Position input and output bearings on the shafts. Using MB995058, press input and output shaft bearings until they bottom into the case and against the shafts.





7. Install shaft snap rings at input and output bearings.





8. Apply Loctite 18718 or equivalent to end cover outer edge and around bolt holes. Install end cover onto gear case. Tighten end cover bolts to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
9. Remove gear case from bench fixture.
10. Install gear case in a holding fixture with end cover face down.





11. Turn selector shaft into slot on shift blocker assembly.
12. Push selector shaft spacer clip onto selector shaft. Install shift levers.








13. Install reverse idler gear and shaft. Install bolt into shaft.
Tighten bolt on shaft to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.) torque.








14. Install reverse fork bracket and reverse cam lockout assembly. Tighten screws to 11 Nm (9.6 ft. lbs.) torque.





15. Install differential into gear case.