Axle Shaft; Axle Shaft, Bearing, And Oil Seal Removal - Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual

MC012C-AS00 UNITIZED TRANSAXLE WITH DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
Neutral Lockout
The neutral lockout feature is not a serviceable component on a key-start vehicle. The neutral lockout cam
should remain in the OPERATE position at all times.
Governor System
The governor system regulates vehicle ground speed. It is mounted inside the unitized transaxle and is driven
by transaxle gears. If any of the governor linkages are removed in order to service other components, read-
justment of the governor linkage is required. See Governor Cable Installation and Adjustment,
Section 14, Page 14-7.
Unitized Transaxle Service
The unitized transaxle is extremely durable and should require very little service under normal operating con-
ditions. The only service required is to maintain proper lubricant level. See Periodic Lubrication Schedule,
Section 10, Page 10-2.
Tools Required For This Section
Hydraulic floor jack (or chain hoist)
Jack stands (2) (one-ton capacity)
Standard slip joint pliers
90° Internal snap ring pliers (.090 in. tip)
Torx® #T-27 driver
16 in. rolling head prybar
Hydraulic brake adjuster
(CCI P/N 102169401)

AXLE SHAFT

See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
Removal of the unitized transaxle is not required for servicing or replacing axle shafts, axle bearings, or axle
shaft oil seals. If the unitized transaxle is to be removed from the vehicle, then do not remove the wheels, axle
shafts, or axle tubes first. Instructions for removing the unitized transaxle from the vehicle begin on page 16-6.

AXLE SHAFT, BEARING, AND OIL SEAL REMOVAL

1. Chock the front wheels and lift the rear of the vehicle with a floor jack. Then place jack stands under the
axle tubes to support the vehicle. See WARNING "Lift only one end of the vehicle..." in General
Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
2. Remove the wheel from the vehicle.
3. Remove the brake drum. If the brake drum was easily removed, proceed to step 5.
2003 Pioneer 1200/1200SE Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
Plastic or rubber mallet
Ratchet wrench, 3/8-in. drive
Torque wrench, 3/8-in. drive
3/8-in. Socket, 3/8-in. drive
7/16-in. Socket, 3/8-in. drive
1/2-in. Socket, 3/8-in. drive
9/16-in. Socket, 3/8-in. drive
Axle seal tool
(CCI P/N 1014162)
7/16-in. combination wrench
1/2-in. combination wrench
9/16-in. combination wrench
Small flat blade screwdriver
Medium flat blade screwdrivers (2)
No. 2 phillips-head screwdriver
1/4-in. nut driver
5/16-in. nut driver
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