Repair Manual
Repair Manual
Repair Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction.............................................................................. 3
General Description..................................................................4
Fluids/Greases.........................................................................4
Safety Precautions..................................................................4
Maintenance............................................................................4
Troubleshooting Diagram.........................................................5
Troubleshooting Chart..............................................................6
Major Repairs.................................................................. 9 - 19
General Information........................................................ 9
Disassembly Procedures........................................ 9 - 13
Reconditioning & Replacement of Components............13
Assembly Procedures........................................... 14 - 19
Oil Fill & Start-Up Procedures.......................................19
A transaxle normally will not require servicing during the Charge check valves in the center section are used to
life of the vehicle in which it is installed. Should servicing control the makeup flow of fluid to the low pressure side
be required, the unit must be removed from its installed of the loop.
location and thoroughly cleaned before beginning most
procedures. The IHT is filled and tested at the factory and should not
require fluid or filter changes unless the fluid becomes
contaminated.
General Description A cam style, block lifting bypass is utilized in the IHT to
permit moving the vehicle for short distances at a maxi-
The Integrated Hydrostatic Transaxle is a self contained mum of 2 mph (3.2 km/hr) without starting the engine.
unit designed for the transfer and control of power. It
provides an infinitely variable speed range between WARNING !!!
zero and maximum in both forward and reverse modes Actuating the bypass will result in the loss of hy-
of operation. drostatic braking capacity. The machine must be
stationary and on a level surface and in neutral when
The IHT uses a variable pump with a maximum dis- actuating the bypass.
placement of 10cc per revolution, and a motor with a
fixed displacement of 21cc per revolution. The variable The IHT includes an integral differential which utilizes
displacement pump features a cradle swashplate with a heavy duty heat treated bevel gears.
direct-proportional displacement control. Reversing the
direction of tilt of the swashplate reverses the flow of oil A “cam” style arm is utilized to actuate an in line floating
from the pump to the motor and thus reverses the direc- multidisc parking brake. The brake discs are enclosed
tion of the motor output rotation. The fixed displacement in a cavity that is sealed from the oil supply.
motor uses a fixed swashplate. The pump and motor are
of the axial piston design, and both utilize spherical nosed
pistons which are held against a thrust race by internal
compression springs.
CYLINDER BLOCK
CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY
BYPASS
ACTUATOR
CYLINDER FIXED
BLOCK SWASHPLATE BRAKE
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY
MOTOR
INPUT SHAFT
SHAFT
VARIABLE
SWASHPLATE
FIXED DISPLACEMENT
VARIABLE
21CC MOTOR
DISPLACEMENT
10cc PUMP
CHECK VALVE
FINAL DRIVE
DIFFERENTIAL
RESERVOIR
TRANSAXLE
HOUSING
FILTER
Typically, an engine oil with a minimum rating of 9 cSt (55 NOTE: Not all vehicles are equipped with a cooling fan,
SUS) at 230°F (110°C) and an API classification of SL/CD refer to your vehicle manual.
is recommended. A 20W-50 engine oil has been selected
for use by the factory. Keep the transaxle clean. Grass clippings and dirt will effect
the cooling efficiency of the fins on the housing. Avoid high
The grease used in the manufacture of Hydro-Gear products pressure washing, compressed air is the preferred method
is Exxon Polyrex EP2 grease and should be substituted of removing loose debris.
with equivalent products only if it is not readily available in
your area.
Inspect the brake for proper operation. If the brake fails to
NOTE: This grease is not compatible with all grease types.
stop the vehicle or hold on a 30% slope, adjustments are
necessary. You should also make sure it fully disengages
“All fluids should be handled and disposed of ac-
when the pedal is released.
cording to local, state, and federal regulations.”
Safety Precautions Check to make sure the bypass actuator and linkage is
operational. The bypass must be fully released during op-
Certain procedures may require the vehicle to be disabled eration of the vehicle.
(wheels raised off the ground, engine disconnected, etc.)
in order to prevent possible injury to the technician and Inspect the transaxle for leaks at lip seals or damage to
bystanders. the housing.
Some cleaning solvents are flammable. To avoid possible Check the oil level and add oil as necessary to bring it up
fire, do not use cleaning solvents in an area where a source to the proper level.
of ignition may be present.
Note: “Any and all Hydro-Gear components removed
“Discard used cleaning material in the appropriate con- and replaced during service are recyclable.”
tainers according to local, state, and federal regulations.”
WARNING!!!
THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE ON LEVEL GROUND AND
THE ENGINE DISABLED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS
SYMPTOM - NOISY
Oil Level
To check the oil level you must first remove the breather
fitting from the housing.
44101 50108
44101 50108
50108 50108
50108 50108
50129
44142 50129
44142
50316 50004
50316 50004
NEW
NEW STYLE
NEWSTYLE
STYLE OLD STYLE
OLD STYLE
OLD STYLE
CAUTION: The axle/differential assembly may stick Inspect the bronze bearings for excessive wear.
as the lower housing is being lifted off of the upper
housing. Inspect the axle ends for damage or excessive wear.
Inspect the lower housing for damage. Inspect the axle Inspect the differential bevel gears by rotating the axle
journal bearing pockets for excessive wear. Inspect the ends.
brake rotor/stator pocket for excessive wear.
Inspect the final drive gear teeth for excessive wear or
NOTE: Prior to reassembly the lower housing must be damage.
thoroughly cleaned and old sealant must be removed.
Check the differential assembly screws for proper torque.
For the 310-0500 they should be torqued to 15-26 ft.lbs.
(20-35 Nm) while the 310-0750 should be torqued to
11-15 ft.lbs. (15-20 Nm).
Inspect the rotors internal splines for excessive wear or Remove the center section assembly from the housing.
damage. The pump block assembly should remain in the upper
housing on the input shaft, but may stick to the center
Inspect the stators for excessive wear and damage. section. Check the check valve plate bolt torque, but do
not remove. Two styles of check plates have been used,
Replace rotors and stators as a complete kit if excessive one has three bolts while the other has four. The one
wear or damage is found, and inspect all other mating with four bolts should be torqued from 170 to 240 in.lbs.
parts. (19.2-27 Nm) while the one with three bolts should be
torqued from 135 to 185 in. lbs. (15.25-21 Nm).
Remove the oil filter. After inspecting the filter for unusual
particles that it may have trapped, dispose of it properly CAUTION: The aligning pins, motor shaft, bypass
and replace it with a new oil filter during reassembly. plate, pump block and motor block assemblies are
NOT retained to the center section or the upper hous-
ing and may become separated from the assembly
during removal.
Swashplate Kit and Thrust Bearing Assembly Pump Input Shaft Assembly
Remove the slot guide block from the displacement Reposition housing and remove the displacement control
control shaft. shaft and lip seal.
Remove the bypass actuator from the housing. Inspect the housing for damage.
Reposition the housing and remove the input shaft lip seal
from the housing bore. A hook type tool may be used to
pry the seal out. Care must be taken to avoid damage to Reconditioning and Replacement of Parts
the housing bore, shaft sealing surface or bearing. Once All parts should be thoroughly cleaned in a suitable
removed, the seal is not be reusable. solvent. All sealant material MUST be removed from the
housing halves prior to reassembly
Replace all o-rings and shaft seals. Install the slot guide block onto the displacement control
shaft.
CAUTION: Most parts have critical high tolerance
surfaces. Care must be exercised to prevent damage Install the swashplate assembly into the housing. The
to these surfaces during assembly. Protect exposed slot on the swashplate must engage the slot guide block
surfaces, openings and ports from damage or foreign on the displacement control shaft. Use a tool such as
material. a screwdriver to hold the guide block in position while
installing the swashplate.
Install the displacement control shaft.
Install the pump input shaft assembly and retaining ring Install the thrust washer and and pump block spring onto
into the housing. the pump shaft.
Install the washers and a new lip seal onto the motor
shaft.
Install Pump Block Kit
Install the motor shaft into the center section.
Position the washers and seal and install the center section
assembly onto the aligning pins and pump input shaft. Install Center Section Assembly
Assembly Procedures
Fill the axle pockets of the upper housing with Exxon Fixture the lower housing and apply a thin bead of sealant
Polyrex EP2 grease (inside of bearing location). NOTE: as shown in the following two examples.
This grease is not compatible with all grease types.
NOTE: The drawings below may not appear the same
Do not overfill, and wipe off any excess grease or sealant as the factory sealant application, but are the recom-
will not cure properly. mended patterns. Apply sparingly.
Install the washers and seals onto the differential / axle NOTE: Sealant must be of good quality, oil and heat
assembly and align them for installation. resistant.
Install the brake bolt (with nut) into the upper housing.
Suggested
Bolt Torque Sequence
310-0500 Bolt Torque Sequence Install the washer and adjustment nut.
After torquing all bolts, wipe off any excess sealant from
the seam of the housings. Brake and Control Arm Components
After installing the IHT, make sure all linkages and actua-
Test for Leaks
tors are functioning properly. Refer to the Troubleshooting
Oil Fill & Start-Up Procedures Section.
Fill the IHT with a 20W-50 engine oil. The correct volume
for fill should be 2 1/2 quarts (80 ounces) (2.37L) for both
the 310-0500 and the 310-0750.
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