Transaxle Assembly - Sabre 1338 Gear Technical Manual

GEAR POWER TRAIN
Differential/Axle Shaft Inspection:
F
E
Left-Hand
Short Axle
1. Visually check overall condition of assembly.
2. Use a feeler gauge to measure clearance (A)
between side surface of shim washer and side
surface of lower case:
Clearance . . . . . . 0.18—0.38 mm (0.007—0.015 in.),
3. If clearance is excessive, worn or damaged
components must be replaced.
Differential/Axle Shafts Disassembly:
E
1. Put inward pressure on both axles (D and E) as you
lift differential assembly (F) from lower case.
I
G
H
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A
D
Right-Hand
Long Axle
F
D
F
2. Carefully remove axle shaft assembly components
from ring gear (G). Be sure to remember each
components orientation to its neighbor and to the
ring gear (G). Mark the same side of each
component to aid reassembly.
3. Clean components individually once disassembled,
be sure to remove all sealant material from upper
and lower case halves.
4. Inspect each component (especially both upper and
lower case halves) closely for wear, scoring,
cracks, chips, or discoloration (burnt). Replace
components as necessary.
5. Replace seals (I and F) every time transaxle
housing has been separated.

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT: Maintain absolute cleanliness when
working on transaxle. The close tolerances in
this unit will not tolerate ANY dirt. Use only
clean fresh multipurpose EP grease during
assembly.
IMPORTANT: Coat all mating surfaces, except seal
surfaces, with SAE 30 weight oil before
assembly. Pay close attention to proper order
and orientation of all components. Use a calliper
to identify the correct shim, spacer, or washers
are installed correctly.
Differential/Axle Shaft Assembly:
A
B
1. Assemble left-hand, short axle (A) as shown with
splined, beveled gear facing the ring gear.
2. Assemble right-hand, long axle (D) as shown with
splined, beveled gear facing the ring gear and shim
washers (B) assembled in combination of
thicknesses to obtain specified air gap (see Inspect
Differential/Axle Shafts Assembly).
3. Assemble internal shaft (C) as shown with beveled
gears facing each other.
4. Install internal shaft assembly in slots of ring gear
and push beveled gears away from each other so
they are ready to mesh with both axle beveled
gears.
REPAIR
D
C
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