Case Cover
Removal Procedure- Tools Required
- J 28467-A Engine Support Fixture
- J 28467-90 Engine Support Adapter
- J 36462 Engine Support Adapter Leg Set
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.
2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Powertrain Management.
3. Install the J 28467-A.
4. Install the J 28467-90.
5. Install the J 36462.
6. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Left) or Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Right) in Engine.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
9. Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine (Right) or Splash Shield Replacement - Engine (Left) in Body and Frame.
10. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
11. Remove the left tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement Outer in Steering and Suspension.
12. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness connector. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Front) or Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Rear) in ABS.
13. Separate the left lower ball joint stud from the left lower control arm. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
14. Remove the left wheel drive shaft from the transaxle.
15. Secure the wheel drive shaft to the steering knuckle/strut.
Caution: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or damage to the intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
16. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the power steering gear stub shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
17. Disconnect the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
18. Support the frame.
19. Remove the transaxle mount bracket. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement.
20. Remove the transaxle mount. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement
21. Loosen the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Powertrain Management.
22. Loosen the right side frame to body bolts. Refer to Frame Removal in Body and Frame.
23. Remove the left side frame to body bolts. Refer to Frame Removal in Body and Frame.
24. Adjust the jackstand to lower the left side of the frame.
25. Position the drain pan under the transaxle.
26. Remove the automatic transmission wiring harness connector.
27. Remove the case side cover bolts (56-58).
28. Remove the case side cover pan (53).
29. Remove the case side cover gasket (54).
30. Remove the case side cover to automatic transmission case seal (59).
31. Clean the case.
32. Clean the side cover gasket surfaces.
Installation Procedure
- Tools Required
- J 28467-A Engine Support Fixture
- J 28467-90 Engine Support Adapter
- J 36462 Engine Support Adapter Leg Set
1. Install the case side cover gasket (54).
2. Install the case side cover to automatic transmission case seal (59).
3. Install the case side cover pan (53).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the case side cover bolts (56-58).
- Tighten the case side cover bolts (56-58) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the drain pan from under the transaxle.
6. Install the wiring harness connector.
7. Adjust the jackstand to raise the left side of the frame.
8. Install the left side frame to body bolts. Refer to Frame Removal in Body and Frame.
9. Install the right side frame to body bolts. Refer to Frame Removal in Body and Frame.
10. Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount and Bracket Replacement in Engine.
11. Install the transaxle mount. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement.
12. Install the transaxle mount bracket. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement
13. Remove the jackstand support from the right side of the frame.
14. Remove the jackstand support from the left side of the frame.
15. Connect the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
Caution: When installing the intermediate shaft make sure that the shaft is seated prior to pinch bolt installation. If the pinch bolt is inserted into the coupling before shaft installation, the two mating shafts may disengage. Disengagement of the two mating shafts will cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
16. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the power steering gear stub shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
17. Install the left wheel drive shaft to the transaxle.
18. Install the left lower ball joint stud to the left lower control arm. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
19. Install the wheel speed sensor harness connector. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Front) or Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Rear) in ABS.
20. Install the left tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer in Steering and Suspension.
21. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets to the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
22. Install the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine (Left) in Body and Frame.
23. Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
24. Lower the vehicle.
25. Install the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine.
26. Remove J 36462.
27. Remove J 28467-90.
28. Remove J 28467-A.
29. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.
Notice: Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.
30. Fill the transmission with automatic transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure.
31. Inspect for proper completion of the repairs.
32. Inspect for automatic transmission fluid leaks.