G29 Transaxle Leak at split case

sodar · 02-09-2022, 01:41 PM

I've been trying to search, but can't find any good videos or info here or on Facebook.

I have a drip from the split case of my Team transaxle. It is not the axle seals or input shaft, which is all I can find regarding leaks. It is from the seam of the split case.

I've searched the part diagrams and find that no gasket is shown. I've been able to reseach that RTV sealant is used in lieu of a gasket.

I am planning on securing the transaxle in a vertical position with the bolt heads facing upward, removing the bolts, lifting the top half of the case off, cleaning the mating surfaces, applying RTV and putting it back together.

Do I need to remove the axles before I do this? Will everything stay put inside the transaxle or am I going to have everything fall apart in my hands or worse?

Can anyone lend some guidance on splitting the case to make this repair?

Volt_Ampere · 02-09-2022, 08:35 PM

You do not have to remove the axles. I have had mine apart to replace the brake discs. Just split the case, clean the surfaces, apply RTV and reassemble. There are pages from the Shop manual here in the forum that show the whole thing.

rstacy · 02-10-2022, 07:01 AM

Leave the tire mounted to the axle. This makes a good base when you stand the transaxle up on end.

Volt_Ampere · 02-10-2022, 09:11 AM

I used my old "Workmate" as a stand when I serviced my transaxle. It's not that heavy with the motor and wheels removed.

sodar · 02-10-2022, 12:02 PM

Thanks for the tips, guys. I used a workmate, but the tire idea is a great one!

Anyways, I put on my big boy pants and just did it last night. It was easy and my worries were unfounded. It's actually pretty simple and everything inside and out, came apart easily. I dumped some ATF fluid in the case just to clean up the spots I can't get to a little. I'll flus that out before reassembly.

I'm running to the auto parts store today to get some brake clean and RTV. Hopefully I'll have it back together tonight, refilled and reinstalled by tomorrow night.

Thanks for the help.

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Volt_Ampere · 02-10-2022, 04:39 PM

Looks good. You can lift some of the gears out if you want to see the brake assembly. Mine came out easily. Bearings stay on the shafts.

02-09-2022, 01:41 PM	#1
sodar Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 34	G29 Transaxle Leak at split case I've been trying to search, but can't find any good videos or info here or on Facebook. I have a drip from the split case of my Team transaxle. It is not the axle seals or input shaft, which is all I can find regarding leaks. It is from the seam of the split case. I've searched the part diagrams and find that no gasket is shown. I've been able to reseach that RTV sealant is used in lieu of a gasket. I am planning on securing the transaxle in a vertical position with the bolt heads facing upward, removing the bolts, lifting the top half of the case off, cleaning the mating surfaces, applying RTV and putting it back together. Do I need to remove the axles before I do this? Will everything stay put inside the transaxle or am I going to have everything fall apart in my hands or worse? Can anyone lend some guidance on splitting the case to make this repair?

02-09-2022, 08:35 PM	#2
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,183	Re: G29 Transaxle Leak at split case You do not have to remove the axles. I have had mine apart to replace the brake discs. Just split the case, clean the surfaces, apply RTV and reassemble. There are pages from the Shop manual here in the forum that show the whole thing.

02-10-2022, 07:01 AM	#3
rstacy Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Western NY Posts: 643	Re: G29 Transaxle Leak at split case Leave the tire mounted to the axle. This makes a good base when you stand the transaxle up on end.

02-10-2022, 09:11 AM	#4
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,183	Re: G29 Transaxle Leak at split case I used my old "Workmate" as a stand when I serviced my transaxle. It's not that heavy with the motor and wheels removed.

02-10-2022, 12:02 PM	#5
sodar Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 34	Re: G29 Transaxle Leak at split case Thanks for the tips, guys. I used a workmate, but the tire idea is a great one! Anyways, I put on my big boy pants and just did it last night. It was easy and my worries were unfounded. It's actually pretty simple and everything inside and out, came apart easily. I dumped some ATF fluid in the case just to clean up the spots I can't get to a little. I'll flus that out before reassembly. I'm running to the auto parts store today to get some brake clean and RTV. Hopefully I'll have it back together tonight, refilled and reinstalled by tomorrow night. Thanks for the help. IMG_1835.jpg IMG_1836.jpg IMG_1837.jpg

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02-10-2022, 04:39 PM	#6
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,183	Re: G29 Transaxle Leak at split case Looks good. You can lift some of the gears out if you want to see the brake assembly. Mine came out easily. Bearings stay on the shafts.

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