Simplicity Regent Hydro-Gear 0650 Series Service And Repair Manual page 148

11 Transmission Teardown
Hydro-Gear 0500 / 0650
3. Position the transaxle upside down and secure it to
the bench to provide access to the twenty housing
assembly cap screws.
4. Remove the cotter pin and nut securing the brake
arm and remove the housing capscrews.
NOTE: Prior to October 27, 1993, a 3/16" drive internal
hex head cap screw was used. At the time, a change
was made to an "E-8" external drive "Torx" capscrew.
5. Separate the two housing halves by applying pres-
sure with two large straight blade screwdrivers. Use
caution to prevent damage to the mating sealing
surfaces as you separate the two halves.
NOTE: The sealant will make the two halves difficult to
separate.
6. Remove the bottom case half from transaxle. All
components should remain in the top case half.
CAUTION: The axle/differential assembly may stick as the
lower housing is being lifted off the upper housing.
7. Inspect the lower case half for damage. Inspect the
axle journal bearing pockets for excessive wear.
Inspect the brake rotor/stator pocket for excessive
wear.
NOTE: Prior to reassembly, the lower housing must be
thoroughly cleaned and all the old sealant must be
removed.
8. Lift the axle/differential assembly out of the upper
housing.
NOTE: It will be necessary to remove any burrs or rust
from the axle ends prior to the removal of the two bronze
bearings. Burrs and rust will damage the bearings and
seals.
9. Remove the two bronze journal bearings, lip seals
and two flat washers from the axle ends.
NOTE: The lip seals must not be re-used during
reassembly.
Figure 6. Remove Housing Assembly Bolts
Figure 7. Separate Housing Halves
Figure 8. Components In Upper Housing
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