IMPORTANT:Make sure to note the type of shim set
removed from the center plate. Early versions of the
centerplate have either four shims (Item 2) without
tabs or one thick shim (Item 4) with a tab (Fig. 40).
Newer versions of the center plate have one tabbed
shim (Item 4) with three tabless shims (Item 2) (Fig.
41).
7. Loosen capscrews and separate center plate from
transaxle case. Note dowel pins in transaxle case. Re
move seal cap (Item 1), shims (Item 2 and/or 4) and
snap ring (Item 3) from center plate (Fig. 40 and 41).
8. On 4WD units, remove front drive shaft and 41T gear
from the gear case (see Item 2 of Fig. 42). Remove bear
ing from gear case and center plate.
9. Remove reverse shaft (Item 1) from transaxle case.
Workman 3000/4000 Series
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41T GEAR
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Figure 40
Figure 41
FRONT DRIVE
SHAFT
BEARING
(GEAR CASE)
BEARING
(CENTER PLATE)
Figure 42
1
Figure 43
Drive Train
4
4
2
2