Automatic Transaxle Unit Assembly

Reference: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING 

Reference: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT DISASSEMBLY 

1. Apply lithium grease to new manual shift shaft oil seal lip.

   : Grease 99000-25030 

2. Press-fit new manual shift shaft oil seal (1) to transaxle case, using special tool.

   Special Tool 

   1. 09943-88211 
      Fig 1: Installing Manual Shift Shaft Oil Seal To Transaxle Case

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3. Apply A/T fluid to new oil seal rings (1) and install oil seal rings (1) to transaxle case.
   NOTE: Do not spread oil seal ring ends excessively.
   Fig 2: Installing Oil Seal Rings To Transaxle Case

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4. Install one-way No. 3 clutch (1) to transaxle case.
   NOTE: Make sure that groove section of one-way No. 3 clutch faces (2) toward upper side.
5. Install snap ring (3), using flat end rod or the like.
   NOTE: Make sure that opening end of snap ring should be aligned with protrusion of transaxle case.
   Fig 3: Installing One-Way No. 3 Clutch & Snap Ring

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6. Apply A/T fluid to new O-rings (1) and install O-rings (1) to underdrive brake accumulator cover (2) and underdrive brake accumulator piston (3).
7. Put underdrive brake accumulator spring (4) in transaxle case, and insert under drive brake accumulator piston (3) and underdrive brake accumulator cover (2) into transaxle case.
   NOTE: Do not twist or deviate O-rings during installation.
   Fig 4: Installing Under Drive Brake Accumulator Piston And Cover Into Transaxle Case

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8. Push underdrive brake accumulator cover and install underdrive brake accumulator bracket (1), spacer (2) and torsion spring (3) by tighten 2 Torx® bolts to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Underdrive brake accumulator bracket bolt(s) a: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft) 

   Fig 5: Installing Underdrive Brake Accumulator Bracket, Spacer And Torsion Spring

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9. Apply A/T fluid to new O-rings (1) and install O-rings (1) to underdrive brake piston assembly (2) and underdrive brake piston cover (3).
10. Put underdrive brake piston return spring (4) in transaxle case, and underdrive brake piston assembly (2) and underdrive brake piston cover (3) into transaxle case.
    NOTE: Do not twist or deviate O-rings during installation.
    Fig 6: Installing Underdrive Brake Piston Return Spring And Cover Into Transaxle Case

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11. Apply special tools and push in underdrive brake piston cover (1).

    Special Tool 

    1. 09916-14510 
    2. 09916-14910 
12. Install snap ring (2), using pliers or the like.
    Fig 7: Installing Snap Ring

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13. Install underdrive brake band (1).
    Fig 8: Installing Underdrive Brake Band

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14. Apply A/T fluid to new O-ring (1) and install new O-ring (1) to underdrive brake band anchor bolt (2).
15. Tighten underdrive brake band anchor bolt (2) to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Underdrive brake band anchor bolt a: 170 N.m (17.0 kg-m, 123.0 lb-ft) 

16. Remove oil plug bolt with O-ring installed (3).
    Fig 9: Removing Oil Plug Bolt With O-Ring

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17. Measure underdrive brake piston stroke while applying and releasing compressed air (400 - 800 kPa, 4 - 8 kg/cm² , 57 - 113 psi) through oil hole (2). If measured piston stroke exceeds specified value, replace underdrive brake piston rod in the following so as piston stroke to be in standard value. If piston stroke is still standard value or more, replace underdrive brake band with a new one.

    Underdrive brake piston stroke 

    Standard: 5.48 - 7.02 mm (0.26 - 0.28 in.) 

    Available underdrive brake piston rod length 

    70.5 mm (2.776 in.), 72.0 mm (2.835 in.) 

    Fig 10: Measuring Underdrive Brake Piston Stroke

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18. Apply A/T fluid to new O-ring and install O-ring to oil plug bolt (1).
19. Tighten oil plug bolt to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Underdrive brake oil plug bolt: 7.5 N.m (0.75 kg-m, 5.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 11: Installing O-Ring To Oil Plug Bolt

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20. Apply petroleum jelly to underdrive clutch thrust bearing (1) and countershaft rear thrust bearing race (2).
21. Install underdrive clutch thrust bearing (1) and countershaft rear thrust bearing race (2) to underdrive clutch assembly (3).
22. Install underdrive clutch assembly (3) onto transaxle case.
    Fig 12: Installing Underdrive Clutch Assembly Onto Transaxle Case

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23. Make sure that underdrive clutch turns freely when turned counterclockwise [A] and locks when turned clockwise [B].
    Fig 13: Checking Underdrive Clutch Turns Freely

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24. Apply petroleum jelly to countershaft rear thrust bearing (1), countershaft front thrust bearing (2) and countershaft front thrust bearing race (3).
25. Install countershaft rear thrust bearing (1), countershaft front thrust bearing race (3) and countershaft front thrust bearing (2) to counter driven gear.
26. Install underdrive gear assembly (4) onto under drive clutch (5).
    Fig 14: Installing Countershaft Rear Thrust Bearing, Countershaft Front Thrust Bearing Race And Countershaft Front Thrust Bearing

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27. Install parking lock pawl (1). Place torsion spring (2) on parking lock pawl shaft (3) and install them into transaxle case.
28. Install parking lock pawl bracket and manual detent spring (4) by 2 tightening bolts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Manual detent spring bolt(s) a: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 15: Installing Parking Lock Pawl Bracket And Manual Detent Spring

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29. Insert parking lock rod (1) to parking lock pawl bracket and connect parking lock rod (1) with manual shift shaft (2).
    Fig 16: Inserting Parking Lock Rod To Parking Lock Pawl Bracket

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30. Install reduction drive gear assembly (1) into transaxle case (2).
31. Install snap ring (3).
    Fig 17: Installing Reduction Drive Gear Assembly Into Transaxle Case

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32. Apply A/T fluid to new O-rings and install O-rings to 1st / reverse brake piston (1).
33. Place 1st / reverse brake piston (1) into transaxle case.
    NOTE: Do not twist or deviate O-rings during installation.
    Fig 18: Placing 1st / Reverse Brake Piston Into Transaxle Case

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34. Mount 1st / reverse brake piston return spring (1).
35. Install retainer ring (2) by compressing 1st / reverse brake piston return spring (1) with flat end rod or the like.
    NOTE: Make sure that opening end of ring is not aligned with protrusion of transaxle case.
36. Apply petroleum jelly to front planetary ring gear front thrust bearing race (3).
37. Place front planetary ring gear front thrust bearing race (3) onto counter driven gear.
    Fig 19: Placing Front Planetary Ring Gear Front Thrust Bearing Race Onto Counter Driven Gear

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38. Apply petroleum jelly to front planetary ring gear front thrust bearing (1) and front planetary ring gear rear thrust bearing (2).
39. Install front planetary ring gear front thrust bearing (1) and front planetary ring gear rear thrust bearing (2) to front planetary ring gear (3).
40. Install front planetary ring gear (3).
    Fig 20: Installing Front Planetary Ring Gear

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41. Make sure that front planetary ring gear (1) turns freely when turned counterclockwise [A] and locks when clockwise [B].
    Fig 21: Checking Front Planetary Ring Gear Turns Freely

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42. Install separator plates "S", friction plates "F" and retaining plates "R" in the following order.

    R --> F --> S --> F --> S --> F --> S --> F --> S --> F --> R

43. Install snap ring, using flat end rod or the like.
    NOTE: Make sure that opening end of ring is not aligned with protrusion of transaxle case.
    Fig 22: Installing Snap Ring

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44. Measure 1st / reverse brake piston stroke while applying and releasing compressed air (400 - 800 kPa, 4 - 8 kg/cm² , 57 - 113 psi) through oil hole (1) by using special tools. If measured piston stroke exceeds specified value, check for an improper installation.

    Special Tool 

    1. 09900-20607 
    2. 09900-20701 

    1st / reverse brake piston stroke 

    Standard: 1.35 - 2.15 mm (0.053 - 0.085 in.) 

    Fig 23: Measuring 1st / Reverse Brake Piston Stroke

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45. Apply petroleum jelly to front planetary carrier rear thrust bearing race (1).
46. Place front planetary carrier rear thrust bearing race (1) onto planetary front gear (2).
47. Install planetary front gear (2) to front planetary ring gear (3).
    Fig 24: Installing Planetary Front Gear To Front Planetary Ring Gear

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48. Apply petroleum jelly to input shaft front thrust bearing (1) and rear planetary ring gear rear thrust bearing (2).
49. Install input shaft front thrust bearing (1), planetary sun gear (3), and rear planetary ring gear rear thrust bearing (2) to forward and direct clutch assembly (4).
    Fig 25: Installing Input Shaft Front Thrust Bearing, Planetary Sun Gear, And Rear Planetary Ring Gear Rear Thrust Bearing

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50. Apply petroleum jelly to rear planetary ring gear rear thrust bearing race and front planetary carrier rear thrust bearing.
51. Install rear planetary ring gear rear thrust bearing race (1), rear planetary ring gear (2) and front planetary carrier rear thrust bearing (3) to planetary sun gear (4).
    NOTE: Make sure that tube of rear planetary ring gear rear thrust bearing race fit into notch of rear planetary ring gear.
    Fig 26: Installing Rear Planetary Ring Gear Rear Thrust Bearing Race And Rear Planetary Ring Gear

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52. Install forward and direct clutch assembly (1).
53. Apply petroleum jelly to input shaft thrust bearing front race (2) and input shaft rear thrust bearing (3).
54. Place input shaft rear thrust bearing front race (2) and input shaft rear thrust bearing (3) to forward and direct clutch assembly (1).
    Fig 27: Placing Input Shaft Rear Thrust Bearing Front Race And Input Shaft Rear Thrust Bearing

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55. Apply A/T fluid to 4 new gaskets (1).
56. Install 4 new gaskets (1) to transaxle case.
57. Apply A/T fluid to transaxle lubrication tubes (2).
58. Install tube clamp (3) and tighten the Torx® bolt to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Tube clamp Torx® bolt a: 5.5 N.m (0.55 kg-m, 3.98 lb-ft) 

    Fig 28: Installing Tube Clamp

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59. Apply petroleum jelly to input shaft rear thrust bearing rear race (1).
60. Place input shaft rear thrust bearing rear race (1) to transaxle rear cover (2).
    Fig 29: Placing Input Shaft Rear Thrust Bearing Rear Race To Transaxle Rear Cover

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61. Apply sealant to mating surface of transaxle case by using a nozzle as shown in figure by such amount that its section is 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) in diameter.

    "A": Sealant 99000-31230 

    Fig 30: Applying Sealant To Mating Surface Of Transaxle Case

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62. Install transaxle rear cover to transaxle case by a tightening bolts to specified torque.
    BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
    
    

    Bolt	Size	Length (mm)	Pieces
    A	M6	16	2
    B	M8	25	2
    C	M8	45	4
    D	M8	48	3

    NOTE: Make sure to use new transaxle rear cover bolts A, B and D.

    Tightening torque 

    Transaxle rear cover bolts a: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft) 

    Transaxle rear cover bolts b: 24 N.m (2.4 kg-m, 17.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 31: Installing Transaxle Rear Cover To Transaxle Case

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63. Apply A/T fluid to inner surface of new countershaft front bearing (1).
64. Install new countershaft front bearing (1) to transaxle housing, using special tool.

    Special Tool 

    1. 09913-75510 
       Fig 32: Installing Countershaft Front Bearing To Transaxle Housing

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65. Apply A/T fluid to new oil seal ring (1) and install oil seal ring (1) to transaxle housing.
    NOTE: Do not spread oil seal ring ends excessively.
66. Apply A/T fluid to transaxle rubrication tube (2).
67. Install tube clamp (3) and tighten the bolt to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Transaxle lubrication tube bolt a: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft) 

68. Install oil reservoir RH plate and tighten 3 bolts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Oil reservoir RH plate bolt b: 5.5 N.m (0.55 kg-m, 4.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 33: Installing Oil Reservoir RH Plate

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69. Install oil reservoir LH plate (1) and tighten 2 bolts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Oil reservoir LH plate bolts a: 5.5 N.m (0.55 kg-m, 4.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 34: Installing Oil Reservoir LH Plate

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70. Install oil strainer assembly (1) and tighten the bolt to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Oil strainer bolt a: 5.5 N.m (0.55 kg-m, 4.0 lb-ft) 

71. Install differential gear assembly.
    Fig 35: Installing Oil Strainer Assembly

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72. Apply sealant to mating surface of transaxle case by using a nozzle as shown in figure by such amount that its section is 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) in diameter.

    "A": Sealant 99000-31230 

    Fig 36: Applying Sealant To Mating Surface Of Transaxle Case

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73. Install transaxle housing to transaxle case by 15 tightening bolts to specified torque.
    BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
    
    

    Bolt	Size	Length (mm)	Pieces
    A	M8	30	9
    B	M8	30	4
    C	M8	35	2
    D	M8	45	1
    E	M8 Torx® T40	30	1

    Tightening torque 

    Transaxle case bolt: 29 N.m (2.9 kg-m, 20.98 lb-ft) 

    NOTE: Make sure to use new transaxle housing bolts B and C.
    Fig 37: Identifying Bolts Tightening Sequence

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74. Install one-way No. 1 clutch assembly (1) into oil pump assembly (2).
    Fig 38: Installing One-Way No. 1 Clutch Assembly Into Oil Pump Assembly

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75. Check for correct installation of each component parts as follows.

    Measure the distance "a" by using vernier (1) and straight edge (2). If distance is out of specification, remove one-way No. 1 clutch assembly (3) and install them properly.

    Distance between upper edge of one-way No. 1 clutch to oil pump plate 

    "a": 51.1 - 51.7 mm (2.012 - 2.035 in.) 

    Fig 39: Measuring Distance Between Upper Edge Of One-Way No. 1 Clutch To Oil Pump Plate

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76. Apply A/T fluid to O-ring and install oil pump assembly (1) by 8 tightening bolts to specified torque.
    NOTE: Do not twist or deviate O-ring during installation.

    Tightening torque 

    Oil pump body bolt: 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.08 lb-ft) 

    Fig 40: Installing Oil Pump Assembly

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77. Measure end play of input shaft (1), using special tool. If end play is out of specification, replace input shaft rear thrust bearing front race in the following so as end play to be in standard value.

    Special Tool 

    1. 09900-20607 
    2. 09900-20701 

    End play of input shaft 

    Standard: 0.37 - 0.90 mm (0.0034 - 0.035 in.) 

    Available input shaft rear thrust bearing front race thickness 

    0.81 mm (0.031 in.), 1.15 mm (0.045 in.) 

    Fig 41: Measuring End Play Of Input Shaft

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78. Apply A/T fluid to new gaskets (1) and install gaskets (1) to transaxle case.
    Fig 42: Installing Gaskets To Transaxle Case

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79. While holding valve body assembly, connect manual valve connecting rod (1) to manual shift shaft (2).
80. Install valve body assembly (3) by 9 tightening bolts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Valve body bolt: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft) 

    BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
    
    

    Bolt	Length (mm)	Pieces
    A	16	2
    B	50	4
    C	55	3

    Fig 43: Installing Valve Body Assembly

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81. Apply A/T fluid to new O-ring and install O-ring to solenoid harness (1).
82. Install solenoid harness (1) into transaxle case.
    NOTE: Do not twist or deviate O-ring during installation.
83. Connect solenoid connectors by identifying wire color.

    Solenoid coupler: Wire color

    Pressure control solenoid valve (1): Blue + Brawn

    Shift solenoid valve-A (No. 1) (2): White

    Shift solenoid valve-B (No. 2) (3): Black

    TCC solenoid valve (4): Yellow

84. Clamp solenoid harness.
    Fig 44: Installing Solenoid Harness Into Transaxle Case

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85. Apply sealant to mating surface of transaxle case by using a nozzle as shown in figure by such amount that its section is 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) in diameter.

    "A": Sealant 99000-31230 

    Fig 45: Applying Sealant To Mating Surface Of Transaxle Case

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86. Install transaxle side cover (1) by tightening new Torx® bolts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Transaxle side cover bolts a: 13 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 46: Installing Transaxle Side Cover

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87. Apply A/T fluid to transmission fluid temperature sensor (1), output shaft speed sensor (2), input shaft speed sensor (3), vehicle speed sensor (4) and fluid filler tube (5).
88. Install input shaft speed sensor and output shaft speed sensor (with new O-rings installed) by tightening bolts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Input shaft speed sensor bolt a: 5.5 N.m (0.55 kg-m, 4.0 lb-ft) 

    Output shaft speed sensor bolt b: 5.5 N.m (0.55 kg-m, 4.0 lb-ft) 

89. Install fluid filler tube (with new O-ring installed).
90. Install transmission fluid temperature sensor (with new O-ring installed) to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Transmission fluid temperature sensor d: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.2 lb-ft) 

91. Install vehicle speed sensor (with new O-ring installed) by tightening bolt to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Vehicle speed sensor bolt e: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.2 lb-ft) 

    Fig 47: Installing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor, Output Shaft Speed Sensor, Input Shaft Speed Sensor And Vehicle Speed Sensor

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92. Install transmission range sensor assembly.
    1. Install transmission range sensor plate (1) to groove of solenoid harness.
    2. Install transmission range sensor (2) to manual valve lever shaft (3).
    3. Place lock washer (4).
    4. Insert transmission range sensor bolts.
    5. Tighten transmission range sensor lock nut (5) to specified torque and then bend claws lock washer.

       Tightening torque 

       Transmission range sensor lock nut a: 7.0 N.m (0.7 kg-m, 5.0 lb-ft) 

    6. Install manual shift lever (6), washer (7) and tighten nut (8) to specified torque.

       Tightening torque 

       Manual select lever nut b: 16 N.m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft) 

    7. Adjust transmission range sensor.
    8. Tighten transmission range sensor bolt and nut to specified torque.

       Tightening torque 

       Transmission range sensor bolt c: 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft) 

       Transmission range sensor nut d: 7.5 N.m (0.75 kg-m, 5.5 lb-ft) 

       Fig 48: Installing Transmission Range Sensor Assembly Components

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93. Install torque converter (1) to input shaft.
    1. Install torque converter (1), using care not to damage oil seal of oil pump.
    2. After installing torque converter (1), check that distance "a" is within specification.

       Distance between torque converter and mating surface of transaxle housing (3) 

       "a": 21.5 mm (0.846 in.) or more 

    3. Check torque converter (1) for smooth rotation.
       CAUTION:

       • Before installing converter, make sure that its pump hub portion is free from nicks, burrs or damage which may cause oil seal to leak.
       • Be very careful not to drop converter on oil pump gear. Damage in gear, should it occur, may cause a critical trouble.
         Fig 49: Measuring Distance Between Torque Converter And Mating Surface Of Transaxle Housing

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