Case Cover, A/T

^ Tools Required:
- J 28467-B Engine Support Fixture
- J 28467-9OA Engine Support Adapter
- J 36462-A Engine Support Adapter Leg Set

NOTICE: Do not overfill transaxle. Overfilling causes foaming and loss of fluid through the vent and may damage the automatic transaxle.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Air cleaner duct. Refer to POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENT.
3. Install J 28467-B, J 28467-9OA and J 36462-A.
4. Engine mount struts. Refer to ENGINE.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
6. Left front wheel.
7. Left inner splash shield.
8. Stabilizer shaft links from lower control arms.
9. Left tie rod end from steering knuckle.
10. Wheel speed sensor harness connector.
11. Left lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
12. Left drive axle from transaxle.
13. Secure drive axle to 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 intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.

14. Pinch bolt screw at intermediate steering shaft.
15. Intermediate shaft from steering gear.
16. Exhaust pipe from manifold.
17. Support right and left sides of frame with jackstands.
18. Transaxle mount bracket.
19. Transaxle mount.
20. Loosen engine mount nuts at frame. Refer to ENGINE.
21. Loosen right side frame to body bolts/screws.
22. Left side frame to body bolts/screws.
23. Adjust jackstand to lower left side of frame.
24. Position drain pan under transaxle.
25. Wiring harness connector.
26. Case side cover bolts/screws and nuts.
27. Case side cover pan.
28. Case side cover gasket.

Clean
- Case and side cover gasket surfaces.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Case side cover gasket.
2. Case side cover pan.
3. Case side cover bolts/screws and nuts.

Tighten
- Bolts/screws to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
- Nuts to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).

4. Wiring harness connector.
5. Adjust jackstand to raise left side of frame.
6. Left side frame to body bolts/screws.
7. Right side frame to body bolts/screws.
8. Engine mount nuts at frame. Refer to ENGINE.
9. Transaxle mount.
10. Transaxle mount bracket.
11. Remove jackstand support from right and left sides of frame.
12. Exhaust pipe to manifold.
13. Intermediate shaft to steering gear.
14. Pinch bolt/screw at intermediate steering shaft.

CAUTION: When installing the intermediate shaft make sure 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.

15. Left drive axle to transaxle.
16. Left lower ball joint to steering knuckle.
17. Wheel speed sensor harness connector.
18. Left tie rod end to steering knuckle.
19. Stabilizer shaft links to lower control arms.
20. Left inner splash shield.
21. Left front wheel.
22. Lower vehicle.
23. Engine mount struts.
24. Remove J 28467-B, J 28467-9OA and J 36462-A.
25. Air cleaner duct.
26. Battery ground (negative) cable.

Adjust
- Fluid level.

NOTICE: Do not overfill transaxle. Overfilling causes foaming and loss of fluid through the vent and may damage the automatic transaxle.

Inspect
- For proper completion of repairs.
- For proper fluid level.
- For fluid leaks. Refer to "FLUID LEAK DIAGNOSIS."