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TRANSAXLE — Clutch Housing and Transaxle Case Components

J2-35parts diagram

Manual transaxle clutch housing and case assembly; items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13 use selective/SST parts for bearing preload

Clutch Housing and Transaxle Case Components

  1. 1
    Select the adjustment shim(s), referring to Bearing Preload Adjustment.
    Exploded view of the clutch housing and transaxle case components with numbered balloon callouts 1-27. The clutch housing is at left and the transaxle case at lower right. 'APPLY SPECIFIED OIL TO INDIVIDUAL PARTS' oil-can symbol at top left. Several parts marked NEW (O-ring, oil seals, bearing races) and SST/SELECTIVE (adjustment shims, bearing races). A circular detail inset upper-right shows the boot installation. Torque values annotated at multiple fasteners.
  2. 2
    Assemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Assembly Note.
  3. 3
    Verify that the bearing preload is satisfied after assembly, referring to Bearing Preload.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Change rod
2Joint
3Oil passage
4Oil seal (differential)Assembly Note ... page J2-39
5Adjustment shim(s)Bearing preload adjustment .. page J2-36; Bearing preload ... page J2-40
6Bearing race (differential)Assembly Note ... page J2-39
7Adjustment shimBearing preload adjustment .. page J2-36; Bearing preload ... page J2-40
8Bearing race (transaxle case)Assembly Note ... page J2-40
9Drain plug and washer
10Reverse lever
11Reverse lever shaft
12Bearing race (differential)Assembly Note ... page J2-39
13Oil seal (differential)Assembly Note ... page J2-39
14Vehicle speedometer sensor (speedometer driven gear)
15Bleeder
16Bleeder cover assembly
17Oil seal (change rod assembly)Assembly Note ... page J2-40
18Selector
19BootAssembly Note ... page J2-40
20Change rod assembly
21Roll pin
22Change arm
23Guide plate assembly
24Funnel
25Bearing race (secondary shaft)
26Oil seal (primary shaft)Assembly Note ... page J2-40
27Bearing race (primary shaft)
Tightening torque (item 14 area)
7.9 - 11.2N·m
Tightening torque (item 2 / joint area)
13.8 - 18.6N·m
Tightening torque (item 6 area)
7.9 - 11.2N·m
Tightening torque (bolt near case)
22 - 35N·m
Tightening torque (item 10 area)
11.8 - 16.7N·m
Tightening torque (item 3 / oil passage area)
7.9 - 11.2N·m

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