Simply get the factory tool to remove the large pinion retaining nut.
Warning...they are on there tight for a reason...to help hold the bearing
secure in the case. Or you can try to use a chisel and destroy it on
removal. Apart is one thing...Getting it all back together is a bit tougher
without some experience or a lot of luck and some help...Daryl of AA
Transaxle
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Scheckel" <jscheckel@NUTLEY.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 11:43 AM
Subject: transmission disassembly

All;
the recent thread pertaining to the removal of the input shaft got me
wondering how to take apart the entire trans. I have a question about
removing the rear part of the case to expose and remove the gear set. I gave
away my Bentley book with the sale of my van therefore can' t look up the
info myself.

So the question is; how does one remove the rear case and gear set? I have
the differential and input shaft removed as well as the bell housing and
forward case where the motor mount is secured. Can anyone shed some light on
this?

TIA;
john