Tracker Off-Road XTR1000 Service Manual page 124

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9. Remove the cap two cap screws (1) that secure the
transaxle to the engine mount; then loosen the two
cap screws (2) to allow the bracket to move freely.
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10. Carefully lower the transaxle out of the chassis while
moving it rearward to separate the transaxle from the
driveshaft. Make sure all connections have been
removed prior to doing so.
11. Remove the transaxle mount from the transaxle.
SEPARATING HALVES
1. With the transaxle on a bench, drain the fluid into a
suitable pan.
 NOTE: Tip the transaxle toward the drain to get
any remaining fluid.
 NOTE: Install the drain plug and tighten to 18 ft-lb
(24.5 N-m).
2. Remove the 19 mm detent (gold plug) near the gear
position switch. Account for the spring and O-ring.
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3. Remove and discard the lock nut securing the bell
crank; then remove the bell crank from the shift
shaft. A screwdriver or similar tool may be used to
aid in removal.
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4. Remove the clip securing the gear position switch.
Gently pry the switch off the shift rail and account
for the wave washer.
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5. Remove the screws securing the case halves together.
6. While prying the two halves apart with an assistant,
use a rubber mallet to gently tap the shift shaft, shift
drum, and output shaft into the lower half. Only pry
on the relief points around the case.
 NOTE: If the case halves do not release from each
other, two cap screws can be partially installed, one at
the top and one at the bottom; Then strike on them
with a rubber mallet to break the seal.
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NOTE: Use a suitable bearing seal protection tool
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when driving the bearing and gears into the lower
half of the transaxle.
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