Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual page 253

MC012C-AS00 UNITIZED TRANSAXLE WITH DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
CABLE
SUPPORT
3 BRACKET
2
Figure 16-21 Park Brake Cable
7.5. To ensure that no dirt or trash enters the hydraulic braking system, place the hose fitting in a plastic
bag and secure to the vehicle frame (Figure 16-23, Page 16-11).
7.6. Repeat steps 7.1 through 7.5 for the opposite side of the vehicle.
WIRE TIE
FLEX BRAKE
HOSE
Figure 16-23 Cover Brake Hose Fitting
8. Use a hydraulic jack under the transaxle (Figure 16-25, Page 16-13) and raise the vehicle. Place jack
stands, set at approximately 17-1/2 inches (44.5 cm) in height, under the frame (Figure 16-26,
Page 16-13).
9. Lower the hydraulic jack, allowing the vehicle I-beam frame to rest on the jack stands but allow the jack
to remain under, and in contact with, the transaxle case guard (Figure 16-26, Page 16-13).
10. Remove the bolts securing the leaf springs to their front mounts (Figure 16-27, Page 16-13).
11. Remove the bolts that secure the leaf springs to the shackles (Figure 16-28, Page 16-13).
2003 Pioneer 1200/1200SE Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
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PLASTIC
BAG
Unitized Transaxle Removal
Figure 16-22 Rear Brake Hose
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