Side Cover - Hydro-Gear ZT-3600 Service And Repair Manual

SIDE COVER

Refer to Figure 20
Disassembly
1. Remove all external items previously dis-
cussed in their recommended order.
2. Remove filter (23) and discard. Drain oil
from transaxle. Refer to page 11.
3. Remove the screws (7), separate side cover
(2) from main housing (1), using "pry points"
as required.
4. Remove the bearing (93) from side cover
(2).
5. Remove the spacer (92) from axle (94).
6. Clean off all the old sealant from the cover
(2) and the main housing (1). Take care
not to damage the sealing surfaces. A wire
brush and solvent is effective.
IMPORTANT: Before scraping the old seal-
ant from the main housing, place a protective
cover over the internal parts of the transaxle;
avoiding any debris from entering the hous-
ing.
2
7
26
Pry Point
Locating pin
92
93
Figure 20, Side Cover
Inspection
1. Inspect the bearing and bushing areas in the
side cover for excessive wear or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Assembly
1. Apply a bead of sealant around the perim-
eter of the main housing face. See "Sealant
Application Diagram" on page 38.
2. Install the locating pins, if not already in-
stalled.
3. Install the side housing (2). Use care not to
smear the sealant bead.
4. Install the side housing screws (7). Refer to
the screw tightening pattern on page 39.
5. When tightening the fasteners, refer to the
table on page 22 for the required torque
values.
94
Stuff a clean rag in the center section
oil filter passage before scraping the
sealant off the center section. This is to
prevent any sealant from getting into the
oil passage.
ZT-2800
1
Pry Point
Locating pin
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