What are the steps to be taken to remove a riding mower transaxle? Fopr example, do you remove the rear wheels first and then the transaxle? My email address is davidhull327@google.mail. I have a Weed Eater mower with a 14hp Onan engine and a 42 in deck, Model number HD144A. The Operator's Manual says that the transaxle is a 6 sp. Peerless Model 930-055. I want to remove the transaxle so I can replace it, not repair it.