Simplicity LTH series Service Manual page 201

NOTE: Use extreme care while installing the motor and
center case assembly into the upper case. Do not
damage the motor or pump contacting surfaces.
Apply clean transmission oil to all surfaces (except
outside of seal) before installation.
39. Install the center case assembly into the upper
transaxle case as follows.
• Apply silicone sealer into the double groove of the
upper transaxle case where the motor shaft seal
installs.
• Turn the motor swash plate so that the smooth sur-
face faces up. The side with the two recesses
should be facing down at this point.
Note: If this is installed incorrectly, the transmission
controls will be reversed and complete disassem-
bly will be required to correct.
• Simultaneously compress the springs of both the
motor and pump cylinder blocks
• Align the pump cylinder block with the splines of the
input shaft
• Align the ball bearing of the motor shaft with the
bearing bore in the transaxle case.
• Align the motor shaft seal with the bore in the case.
• Drop the dowel pins from the center case into the
alignment holes of the transaxle case.
41. Press bearing on final pinion shaft.
42. Install gear, washer, and bushing to final pinion shaft.
Figure C–81 Install Center Case
Figure C–82. Install Center Case Capsrews
Figure C–83. Assemble Final Pinion Shaft
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