4T65-E - Automatic Transaxle

Case Extension Housing Replacement

Tools Required

J 36850 Transjel

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the vehicle speed sensor.
3. Remove the right front tire and the wheel assembly.

Important: Carefully guide the right drive axle output shaft past the lip seal. Do not allow the shaft splines to contact any portion of the lip seal surface.

4. Remove the right drive axle from the vehicle.




5. Remove the case extension bolts.




6. Loosen the torque strut bracket to engine bolts as needed.
7. Swing the bracket out of the way.




8. Remove the case extension assembly and the seal.




9. Remove the thrust bearing and the thrust bearing washer.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the washer and the thrust bearing onto the final drive assembly. Use the J 36850 or the equivalent (petroleum jelly), in order to retain the washer and the bearing.




2. Install the seal and the case extension.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the torque strut bracket to engine bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).




4. Install the case extension bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 36 N.m (26 lb ft).

5. Install the right drive axle to the transaxle.
6. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly.
7. Install the vehicle speed sensor.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Fill the transaxle to the proper level. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications.
10. Inspect the transaxle fluid level.
11. Inspect for fluid leaks.