UNITIZED TRANSAXLE
Component Disassembly
2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 16-19
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COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 16-1.
GOVERNOR GEAR DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: It will be necessary to disassemble the governor gear assembly in order to reinstall it into the tran-
saxle case.
1. Secure the governor gear assembly in a vise as shown. Wrap shaft in a cloth to prevent damage (Fig-
2. Use two small screwdrivers to pry the gear and flyweight off the shaft as shown (Figure 16-43,
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR CASE DISASSEMBLY
∆ CAUTION
• Mark parts for identification as they are disassembled. Parts must be reassembled in their original
locations and orientations.
1. Remove eight ring gear retaining bolts (80) (Figure 16-5, Page 16-4), and remove the ring gear from
the assembly. It may be necessary to tap the ring gear off with a plastic or rubber mallet (Figure 16-44,
Page 16-20). See following NOTE.
NOTE: Because Loctite was applied to the bolts during assembly, it may be necessary to place the differen-
tial gear case in a vise to remove the bolts.
2. Pull the cover (87) and thrust plate (86) from the differential gear carrier case (Figure 16-5, Page 16-4).
3. Remove the differential gear (90) from the differential gear carrier case (Figure 16-5, Page 16-4).
Figure 16-42 Remove Governor Gear
Figure 16-43 Pry Gear from Shaft
ClubCar
Using a hammer and
drift punch, lightly tap
governor gear and
washer from case.
ClubCar
Pry governor gear assembly from
shaft using two small screwdrivers.
