Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual page 254

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MC012C-AS00 UNITIZED TRANSAXLE WITH DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
Unitized Transaxle Removal, Continued:
Figure 16-24 Shock Absorbers
12. With the hydraulic jack, slowly lower the transaxle and powertrain until both of the rear tires are resting
on the floor.
13. Carefully lift the snubber out of the snubber bracket in the vehicle frame and lower it to the floor
(Figure 16-29, Page 16-14). The powertrain should be completely disconnected from the vehicle and
resting on the floor.
14. Grasp the ends of the leaf springs at the rear of the powertrain and roll the powertrain out from under the
vehicle (Figure 16-30, Page 16-14).
15. Place blocks under the engine pan so they will completely support the engine and keep it level to the floor
(Figure 16-31, Page 16-14). See following NOTE.
NOTE: Place the blocks so they will support the engine when the transaxle is detached and moved away
from the engine.
16. Remove the drive belt.
16.1. Grasp belt midway between drive and driven clutch and pull up on belt to force the driven clutch
sheaves apart. Roll the belt counterclockwise while pulling it off driven clutch (Figure 16-32,
Page 16-14).
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