Transaxle Disassembly - Simplicity 1691682 Service & Repair Manual

7 Transmission Repair
7C Hydro-Gear 216-3010L
Filter Base Removal and Installation
Note: Replacement of the filter base gasket can be
accomplished with the transaxle still in tractor, but will
require draining oil from transaxle.
Note: Do not remove the hose from the barbed fitting
while changing filter bases. Screw the new filter base on
to the 7/16 SAE barbed fitting and hose. Torque the fit-
ting to4-6 ft. Ibs.
1. Remove the filter and allow the oil to drain from the
transaxle housing.
2. Remove the two internal hex head screw retaining
the filter base to the axle housing.
3. Remove the filter base and gasket.
4. Unscrew the filter base from the 7/16 SAE barbed fit-
ting and hose.
5. Install the filter base and a new gasket with the two
screws and torque the screws to 7 -10 ft. Ibs.

Transaxle Disassembly

Disassembly of the transaxle assumes that the following
components have been removed:
• oil lines and filter
• hydro pump
• parking brake components
• axle carriers
1. Position the left hand housing assembly with the
pump mounting surface down (Take care to avoid
damaging the axle carrier assembly mounting sur-
face). This places the right hand housing assembly
up and allows access to the housing
assembly bolts.
2. If torque strap has not been removed,
remove the two mounting bolts and lock-
nuts from the front housing.
3. Using 1/2 inch wrench (and/or socket)
remove the housing assembly bolts.
Figure C-18. Filter Base Removal
Figure C-19. Remove Axle Assembly Bolts
7
5
3
10
6
Figure C-20. Recommended Bolt Torque Sequence
7 - 38
9
11
2
1
8
13
12
4