Re: (ET) Dropping the transaxle

["Pieter Litchfield" <plitch attglobal net>]

I've done it and its very simple.

Disconnect the brake rod at the brake caliper on rear axle.

Remove shift knob.

Loosen rear wheel bolts

Jack up the tractor under the rear axle (an roll around jack is real useful
for this). Put axle stands under the tractor frame (not the axle)

Remove rear wheels

Loosen the electric motor mounts, slide it back a bit, and remove drive
belts

Remove bolts holding axle to frame.

Lower axle with jack.

Wrestle rear axle out from under tractor



----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Gaarder" <gaarder ecovillage ithaca ny us>
To: "elec-trak" <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2003 8:20 AM
Subject: (ET) Dropping the transaxle


> I need to replace the shift lever and upgrade the brakes on my E-15.  I
> understand that to do this I need to remove the transaxle.  Now my field
> is electronics, and I approach anything requiring a large wrench with a
> bit of trepidation.  Does anyone have suggestions or tips on how best to
> carry out this operation?
>
> thanks,
>
> Steve Gaarder
>
>
>