Brake And Piston, 2-6: Removal: Removal

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Remove the transaxle from the vehicle
Disassemble the transaxle to remove the bell housing portion of the transaxle housing.
Remove the fluid pump.

Fig 1: Fluid Pump & 2-6 Brake Piston
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Position the fluid pump on a clean work surface with the 2-6 brake piston facing upward.
NOTE:
The 2-6 brake piston return spring and retainer will self-eject when the snap-ring is removed.
Place one hand over the 2-6 brake piston assembly to prevent the piston return spring and retainer from ejecting from the fluid pump housing when the snap-ring is released.

Fig 2: Fluid Pump Housing, Snap-Ring & 2-6 Brake Piston Return Spring & Retainer
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Using a suitable snap-ring pliers, remove the snap-ring holding the 2-6 brake piston return spring and retainer into the fluid pump housing.

Fig 3: Return Spring & Return Spring Retainer
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Separate the return spring retainer from the return spring.

Fig 4: Fluid Pump Housing & Return Spring
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Separate the return spring from the fluid pump housing.

Fig 5: Fluid Pump Housing Assembly & 2-6 Brake Piston
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Using two small pocket screw driver pry and lift the 2-6 brake piston out of the groove in the fluid pump housing assembly.

Fig 6: Removing 2-6 Brake Piston & Inner O-Ring Seal
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Using a suitable pick tool, remove the inner o-ring seal from the groove in he center of the 2-6 brake piston.

Fig 7: Removing 2-6 Brake Piston & Outer O-Ring Seal
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Using a suitable pick tool, remove the outer o-ring seal from the groove in the circumference of the 2-6 brake piston.