[1] – Clean external surfaces of the hydrostatic drive and final drive gear case.
[2] – Remove hydrostatic drive assembly (A).
[3] – Remove PTO drive shaft (B) through front of gear case.
[4] – Shift M-B-R PTO selector (C) to REAR position.
[5] – Release clamps (D) and remove hose from elbow (E).
[6] – Drain oil to a suitable container.
[7] – Remove suction pipe (F) from hydraulic pump.
[8] – Disconnect fitting securing pipe (G) at pump outlet and at rock shaft, remove pipe.
[9] – Remove eight cap screws (H) and rock shaft housing.
[10] – Remove nine cap screws securing rear cover (I) to transmission.
[11] – Remove rear cover, retaining pump drive coupler.
[12] – Remove PTO pinion gear shaft assembly (J) with idler gear assembly (K).
[13] – Support PTO shift gear and collar with Phillips screwdriver (L) or similar tool that allows shift gear movement to disengage from clutch gear.
[14] – Remove PTO clutch assembly from transmission case:
a. Rotate PTO clutch assembly so that brake reaction tang (M) is on dipstick side of housing.
b. Align clutch housing notch (N) with PTO M-B-R shift shaft.
c. Move clutch assembly rearward to remove front end from gear case.
d. Rotate clutch assembly front end upward and remove assembly through top of gear case.
[15] – Inspect bearings for roughness or damage.
[16] – Disassemble and inspect PTO clutch assembly. (See procedure in this group.)
[17] – Remove sealer from rear cover, rock shaft housing, and gear case sealing surfaces.
Ensure that all sealing material is removed from gear case internal areas.