CAUTION: The chain sprockets have a slip fit onto
the shafts. Apply only a slight amount of pressure
to the chain spreader to release the chain pressure.
If chain sprockets are not spread slightly, removal
or installation will be difficult. Overspreading of the
chain sprockets will also make sprocket removal
difficult.
Remove main sump baffle from transaxle case (Fig.
201).
CAUTION: Failure to grind and open stakes of the
output shaft nut and transfer shaft nut will result in
thread damage to the shafts during nut removal.
WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHILE
GRINDING STAKE NUTS.
Fig. 197 Remove Transfer Shaft Sprocket Snap Ring
and Wave Washer
1 – TRANSFER SHAFT
2 – WAVE WASHER
3 – SNAP RING
4 – SNAP RING
5 – WAVE WASHER
Fig. 198 Install Chain Spreader
1 – OUTPUT SPROCKET
2 – SPECIAL TOOL 6550
3 – TRANSFER SPROCKET
Fig. 199 Remove Chains and Both Sprockets as an
Assembly
1 – CHAINS
Fig. 200 Output Sprocket Spacer
1 – OUTPUT SPROCKET SPACER
2 – VENT BAFFLE
3 – OUTPUT SHAFT
LH 42LE TRANSAXLE 21 - 77
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)