234 Manual Drive Trains and Axles Copyright by Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Manual Transaxle Parts Inspection Almost any transaxle part can wear out or become defective in some way. You should check every part for pos- sible problems. Begin by thoroughly cleaning the transaxle case halves and all internal parts with fresh cleaning sol- vent. When cleaning the cases, make sure no small parts, such as needle bearings, are lost. If you clean any parts with water, dry them thoroughly with compressed air and coat them with oil. While inspecting the transaxle, also check related parts that may still be attached to the vehicle. Examples are the external shift linkage, clutch disc and pressure plate assembly, flywheel, crankshaft pilot bearing, and CV axles. Extension housing bolts (4) Clutch release bearing Oil seal Extension housing Socket Bolts (5) Differential bearing retainer End cover Ring gear Differential bearing retainer Special service tool Use RTV sealant for gasket A B C Differential assembly Figure 11-12. The differential assembly can be removed by following the factory service procedure. A—Removal of a CV axle extension housing. B—After the extension housing is removed, the differential bearing retainer bolts can be accessed. C—With bolts removed, the bearing retainer is then rotated to remove it. (Chrysler) Figure 11-13. After the differential bearing retainer is removed, the differential case assembly is lifted out through the differen- tial cover opening. (Chrysler) Arbor press Pinion bearing cone remover/installer tool Do not drop parts Input cluster gear shaft Figure 11-14. Some transaxle bearings are pressed onto the shaft they support. The bearings must be removed with a press, as shown here. (Ford)