Hydrostatic T ransaxle Assembly Removal (continued)
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1 1. Using a 1/2 inch socket, loosen the 8 lock nuts (4 per side) securing the
hydrostatic transaxle assembly to the chassis.
12. While supporting the hydrostatic transaxle, remove the 4 loosened nuts
from the chassis on one side. Remove the hydrostatic transaxle from the
machine. Repeat on the other side.
Hydrostatic T ransaxle Assembly Installation
1. While supporting the hydrostatic transaxles, using a 1/2 inch socket, install
the 4 lock nuts to secure one of the hydrostatic transaxle to the chassis.
Repeat on the opposite side.
2. Install the spacer shaft. Using a 9/16 inch socket, install the 2 (3/8 inch) bolts
to secure the spacer shaft to the hydrostatic transaxle assembly . T orque
to 58 ± 7 N•m (43 ± 5 ft-lb).
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3. Install the 2 cotter pins to secure the bypass rods to the hydrostatic transaxle
assembly .
4. Install the lower parking brake linkages. Install the 2 pins to secure the lower
parking brake linkages to the hydrostatic transaxle assembly .
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