Case Cover, A/T

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
3. Install the engine support fixture.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the left front wheel.
6. Remove the left engine splash shield.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arms.
8. Remove the left tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
9. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
10. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left steering knuckle.
11. Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle.
12. Secure the drive axle to the steering knuckle/strut.
13. Remove the pinch bolt at the intermediate steering shaft.
14. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
15. Disconnect the catalytic converter pipe to the right (rear) exhaust manifold.
16. Support the right side of the frame with jackstands.
17. Support the left side of the frame with jackstands.
18. Remove the transaxle mount bracket.
19. Remove the transaxle mount.
20. Loosen the engine mount lower nuts.
21. Loosen the right side frame to body bolts.
22. Remove the left side frame to body bolts.
23. Adjust the jackstand to the lower left side of the frame.
24. Position the drain pan under the transaxle.
25. Remove the wiring harness connector.
26. Remove the case side cover bolts (56-58).





27. Remove the case side cover pan (53).
28. Remove the case side cover gasket (54).
29. Remove the case side cover inner gasket (59).





30. Inspect the case side cover (53) for the following conditions:
^ Damaged or porous gasket sealing surfaces
^ Damaged or porous casting surfaces
^ Damaged or stripped bolt holes

31. Inspect the case side cover gasket (54) and case side cover inner gasket (59) for damage. The gaskets are reusable if they are NOT damaged.
32. Clean the case side cover.
33. Clean the case side cover gasket surfaces.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the case side cover inner gasket (59).
2. Install the case side cover gasket (54).
3. Install the case side cover pan (53).





4. Install the case side cover bolts (56-58).
^ Tighten the case side cover bolts (56-58) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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.
9. Install the right side frame to body bolts.
10. Install the engine mount lower nuts.
11. Install the transaxle mount.
12. Install the transaxle mount bracket.
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 catalytic converter pipe to the right (rear) exhaust manifold.
16. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
17. Install the pinch bolt at the intermediate steering shaft.
18. Install the left drive axle to the transaxle.
19. Install the left lower ball joint to the left steering knuckle.
20. Install the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
21. Install the left tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
22. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arms.
23. Install the left engine splash shield.
24. Install the left front wheel.
25. Lower the vehicle.
26. Remove the engine support fixture.
27. Install the air cleaner intake duct.
28. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.

NOTICE: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

29. Adjust the fluid level.
30. Inspect for proper completion of the repairs.
31. Inspect for fluid leaks.