TM 10-3930-671-24 Transaxle Removal Be sure truck is parked and positioned  in  a  safe  and  convenient manner   or   injury   to   personnel   may result. 1. Open engine compartment. 2. Remove the floor boards. For safety when checking or removing battery connections, always first disconnect the negative battery cable at the engine ground connection. 3. Disconnect battery ground cable from the engine ground connection. • Do not remove the counterweight unless you have training   and   are   familiar   with the correct procedures. Counterweights  can  fall  if  not handled    correctly    and    cause severe injury. • When   removing   the   transaxle with the truck blocked up by the frame,  truck  can  tip  backwards due to its heavy counterweight. Both upright and counterweight must be removed before attempting to raise the truck for transaxle   removal.      Failure   to remove   both   could   result   in injury or death. 4. Remove the counterweight. Refer    to    Section    12.1,    Counterweight    Maintenance, Removal and Installation. F-331