Removal (Fig. 13)
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1. Park machine on a level surface, stop engine, set parking brake and remove key from the ignition switch.
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2. Raise and support cargo box with prop rod.
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3. Remove muffler from machine (see Exhaust System Removal in the Service and Repairs section of Engine Chapter).
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4. Disconnect parking brake cables from rear brake levers and swing arm. Remove cable ties that secure rear brake lines to swing arm.
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WARNING
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Before jacking up the machine, review and follow Jacking Instructions in Chapter 1 -- Safety.
A. Chock the front and rear of both front tires to prevent the vehicle from moving. B. After raising the machine, support both sides of the frame with appropriate jack stands positioned just in front of the rear axle tubes. This will allow the swing arm and engine tray assembly to be lowered from the vehicle.
Figure 14 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Engine Washer (4 used) Cap screw (4 used) Swing arm Engine tray
6. Attach hoist to the engine tray to allow swing arm, engine and transaxle to be lowered from the vehicle. Make sure hoist is attached to hold the full weight of the swing arm, engine, transaxle and tray. 7. Remove cap screw and lock nut that secure both shock absorbers to swing arm. 8. Remove cap screws, thrust washers and lock nuts that secure swing arm to machine frame. IMPORTANT: Take care to not damage the engine, transaxle, fuel hoses, electrical harness or other parts while lowering the swing arm and engine tray assembly.
Flange nut (2 used) Mount (2 used) Transaxle Cap screw (2 used) Washer (2 used)
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CAUTION When lowering swing arm and engine tray assembly, make sure hoist can support the total weight of the engine, transaxle, engine tray and other attached components. Total weight is approximately 325 pounds (148 kg).
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1. Cap screw 2. Flat washer 3. Swing arm bracket
4. Isolation mount 5. Engine tray 6. Flange nut
10.Support swing arm and engine tray assembly in this slightly lowered position to prevent it from shifting or falling. 11. Remove both flange nuts, flat washers and cap screws that secure the engine tray to the swing arm (Fig. 14). 12.Remove four (4) cap screws and flat washers that secure the transaxle to the swing arm (Fig. 14).
9. Carefully, lower swing arm and engine tray assembly 13.Remove swing arm from assembly. just enough to allow clearance for swing arm removal. Workman MD/MDX Page 7 -- 23
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5. Jack up both sides of the frame enough to lower swing arm and engine tray assembly.
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