Transaxle - GT
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RE-380-36 & RE-380-48
MR-380-05
AXLE SHAFT
The oil level in the housing is above the bottom of the axle flange. To minimize oil spills, raise the side of the vehicle
high enough so that the oil level is below the bottom of the axle flange. If both axles have to be removed at the same
time then all oil must be drained from the housing.
Note: This procedure does not require that the rear end or drive assembly be removed from the vehicle.
Note: The axle hub bolt has a special thread locking compound applied to the threads. If this bolt is removed,
it must be replaced.
Note: The hub or rotor does not have to be removed but if they are to be replaced, then remove them before
removing the axle from the housing.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
The axle retaining plate bolts have a pre-applied
thread locking compound. They are intended for one
time use only. If removed they must be replaced.
Reusing the original bolts could cause loss of brakes
resulting in severe bodily injury and/or property
damage.
WARNING
Install
11: Install in reverse order or removal
a. Lubricate the bearing external O-ring.
b. Use new bolts for the axle retaining plate.
c. If the wheel hub was removed, install the hub
and rotor. Torque the hub bolt to the specification
listed in the table at the end of this section.
12:
Fill with oil to the level of the fill plug threads.
Refer to Check Oil Level procedure.
13: Set the park brake.
14: Lower the vehicle.
15: Reconnect the batteries.
16: Remove the blocks from behind the
wheels.
17: Release the park brake and test drive.
Remove
1: Disconnect the batteries.
2: If required, drain the oil. Refer to Change Oil
Procedure.
3: Raise the rear of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
4: Release the park brake.
5: Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer
to Tires and Wheels section for information
regarding removing the tire and wheel assembly.
6: Remove the four bolts holding the axle retaining
plate to the axle tube.
7: Remove the axle retaining plate and brake body
assembly as one unit.
8: Secure the brake body assembly, do not let it
hang by the brake hose.
9: Pull the axle out of the housing.
10: Inspect all bearings for roughness or play, replace
as needed.
Summary of Contents for RE-380-36
Page 6: ......
Page 12: ...Page 12 MR 380 05 Introduction RE 380 36 RE 380 48 Notes...
Page 28: ...Lubrication Page 28 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 MR 380 05 Notes...
Page 55: ...Transaxle SD Page 55 MR 380 05 RE 380 36 RE 380 48...
Page 65: ...Steering Page 65 MR 380 05 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 Exploded View of Steering Gear...
Page 89: ...Wire Diagram Page 89 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 RE 380 36 RE 380 48...
Page 90: ...Wire Diagram Page 90 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 Notes...
Page 102: ...Tires Wheels Page 102 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 MR 380 05 Notes...
Page 114: ...Replacement Parts Page 114 MR 380 05 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 GT TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REAR...
Page 118: ...Replacement Parts Page 118 MR 380 05 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 BATTERY...
Page 120: ...Replacement Parts Page 120 MR 380 05 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 BRAKES BRAKE LINES...
Page 144: ...Replacement Parts Page 144 MR 380 05 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 STEERING LINKAGE...
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