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7 Transmission Repair

7C Hydro-Gear 216-3010L

Transaxle Disassembly

Disassembly of the transaxle assumes that the following

components have been removed:

• oil lines and filter

• hydro pump

• parking brake components

• axle carriers

1. Position the left hand housing assembly with the

pump mounting surface down (Take care to avoid

damaging the axle carrier assembly mounting sur-

face). This places the right hand housing assembly

up and allows access to the housing

assembly bolts.

2. If torque strap has not been removed,

remove the two mounting bolts and lock-

nuts from the front housing.

3. Using 1/2 inch wrench (and/or socket)

remove the housing assembly bolts.

Figure C-19. Remove Axle Assembly Bolts

Figure C-20. Recommended Bolt Torque Sequence

Filter Base Removal and Installation

Note: Replacement of the filter base gasket can be

accomplished with the transaxle still in tractor, but will

require draining oil from transaxle.

Note: Do not remove the hose from the barbed fitting

while changing filter bases. Screw the new filter base on

to the 7/16 SAE barbed fitting and hose. Torque the fit-

ting to4-6 ft. Ibs.

1. Remove the filter and allow the oil to drain from the

transaxle housing.

2. Remove the two internal hex head screw retaining

the filter base to the axle housing.

3. Remove the filter base and gasket.

4. Unscrew the filter base from the 7/16 SAE barbed fit-

ting and hose.

5. Install the filter base and a new gasket with the two

screws and torque the screws to 7 -10 ft. Ibs.

Figure C-18. Filter Base Removal

Simplicity 1691996 User Manual

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