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Unitized Transaxle Removal
UNITIZED TRANSAXLE: DASH-MOUNTED
SHIFTER
11. Continue raising vehicle until frame or trailer hitch is higher than the top of the unitized transmission (enough to
allow transaxle and engine to be rolled under and out of vehicle)
.
12. Position jack stands, adjusted to support the vehicle at this height, under the frame crossmember between the
leaf spring mounts and side stringers, just forward of each rear wheel. Lower the floor jack to allow the jack
stands to support the vehicle
840
Figure 20-25
Raise Vehicle
841
Figure 20-26
Position Jack Stands On Both Sides of
Frame
13. Pull the floor jack from beneath the vehicle and move it away.
14. Carefully lift the snubber out of the snubber bracket in the vehicle frame and lower it to the floor
. The powertrain should be completely disconnected from the vehicle and resting on the floor.
15. Grasp the ends of the leaf springs at the rear of the vehicle and roll the powertrain out from under the vehicle
.
842
Figure 20-27
Snubber and Bracket
843
Figure 20-28
Remove Powertrain
16. Place blocks under the engine pan so they will completely support the engine and keep it
level to the floor
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
Place the blocks so they will support the engine when the transaxle is detached and moved away from
the engine.
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2007-2009 Turf 252, Carryall 252 and XRT 900 Maintenance and Service Manual
