Part 2

A245E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY CONTINUED

28. REMOVE GOVERNOR PRESSURE TUBE

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the governor pressure tube from the transaxle case.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTE: Be careful not to bend or damage the tube.

29. INSPECT PISTON STROKE OF 2ND COAST BRAKE (Transaxle Unit)

30. REMOVE 2ND COAST BRAKE PISTON

(a) Using SST, remove the snap ring.
SST: 09350-32014
09351-32050

(b) Using low-pressure compressed air (98 kPa, 1 kgf/cm2, 14 psi), pop out the cover into a rag.

(c) Remove the 2nd coast brake cover, 2nd coast brake piston and compression spring.
(d) Remove the 2 O-rings from the 2nd coast brake cover.
31. REMOVE INPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the direct clutch with the forward clutch from the case.

(b) Remove the direct clutch from the forward clutch.

(c) Remove the clutch drum thrust washer and 2 thrust needle roller bearing from the forward clutch.
32. REMOVE 2ND COAST BRAKE BAND ASSEMBLY

(a) Pull out the pin.
(b) Remove the 2nd coast brake band assembly from the transaxle case.
33. INSPECT 2ND COAST BRAKE BAND ASSEMBLY (Transaxle Unit)

34. REMOVE FRONT PLANETARY RING GEAR

(a) Remove the front planetary ring gear from the transaxle case.

(b) Remove the thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race from the front planetary ring gear.
35. REMOVE FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the front planetary gear assembly with the thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race from the transaxle case.

(b) Remove the thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race from the front planetary gear assembly.
36. INSPECT FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY (Transaxle Unit)

37. REMOVE SUN GEAR INPUT DRUM ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the planetary sun gear sub-assembly with the sun gear input drum and No. 3 planetary thrust washer from the transaxle case.
38. REMOVE 1 WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 1 way clutch assembly from the transaxle case.
39. INSPECT 1 WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Transaxle Unit)

40. INSPECT 2ND BRAKE PISTON (Transaxle Unit)

41. REMOVE 2ND COAST BRAKE BAND GUIDE PLATE

(a) Remove the bolt and brake band guide plate retainer and 2nd coast brake band guide plate from the transaxle case.
42. REMOVE SECOND BRAKE PISTON ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the transaxle case.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the 2nd brake piston assembly from the transaxle case.

HINT: If the brake drum is difficult to remove, lightly tap it with a wooden block.

43. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2nd brake piston return spring sub-assembly from the transaxle case.
44. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE CLUTCH DISC

(a) Remove the 3 plates, 3 discs and flange from the transaxle case.
45. INSPECT 2ND BRAKE CLUTCH DISC (Transaxle Unit)

46. REMOVE REAR PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Using 2 screwdrivers, remove the snap ring from the transaxle case.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the No. 2 1 way clutch assembly and rear planetary gear assembly with the 2 No. 2 planetary carrier thrust washers from the transaxle case.

(c) Remove the 2 No. 2 planetary carrier thrust washers from the rear planetary gear assembly.
(d) Remove the No. 2 1 way clutch assembly from the rear planetary gear assembly.

(e) Remove the thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race from the transaxle case.
47. INSPECT REAR PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY (Transaxle Unit)

48. INSPECT PACK CLEARANCE OF FIRST AND REVERSE BRAKE (Transaxle Unit)

49. REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE CLUTCH DISC

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the transaxle case.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the flange, 6 plates and 6 discs from the transaxle case.
50. INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE CLUTCH DISC (Transaxle Unit)

51. REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST and a press, in the return spring until the snap ring is free from the return spring.
SST: 09350-32014
09351-32040

(b) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(c) Remove the 1st and reverse brake return spring sub-assembly from the transaxle case.
52. REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE PISTON

(a) Apply compressed air into the oil passage of the case to remove the 1st and reverse brake piston.

HINT: Hold the 1st and reverse piston so it is not slant and blow with the gun slightly away from the oil hole.

(b) If the 1st and reverse piston does not pop out with compressed air, use needle-nose pliers to remove it.

(c) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 O-rings from the 1st and reverse brake piston.
53. REMOVE REAR TRANSMISSION CASE COVER

(a) Remove the 13 bolts from the transaxle case.

(b) Tap off the circumference of the transmission case cover rear with a plastic hammer to remove the rear case from the transaxle case, and remove the transmission case cover rear.
54. REMOVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a chisel and hammer, unstake the counter drive gear nut.

(b) Using SST, remove the counter drive gear nut.
SST: 09330-00021
SST: 09350-32014
09351-32032

(a) Using SST and a press, remove the counter drive gear from the transaxle case.
SST: 09950-60010
09951-00380
SST: 09950-70010
09951-07100