Case Cover

Case Side Cover Replacement

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.





2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
3. Disconnect the fuel lines.
4. Install the J28467-A.
5. Install the J 28467-90.
6. Install the J 36462.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Remove the left front wheel.
9. Remove the left engine splash shield.
10. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arms.
11. Remove the left tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
12. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
13. Separate the left lower ball joint stud from the left lower control arm.
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.
17. Disconnect the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right (rear) exhaust manifold.
18. Support the frame.
19. Remove the transaxle mount bracket.
20. Remove the transaxle mount.
21. Loosen the engine mount lower nuts.
22. Loosen the right side frame to body bolts.
23. Remove the left side frame to body bolts.
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.
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 three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right (rear) exhaust manifold.

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.
17. Install the left wheel drive shaft to the transaxle.
18. Install the left lower ball joint stud to the left lower control arm.
19. Install the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
20. Install the left tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
21. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets to the lower control arms.
22. Install the left engine splash shield.
23. Install the left front wheel.
24. Lower the vehicle.
25. Remove J 36462.
26. Remove J 28467-90.
27. Remove J 28467-A.
28. Install the fuel lines.
29. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
30. Connect the battery negative cable.

Notice: Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.

31. Fill the transmission with automatic transmission fluid.
32. Inspect for proper completion of the repairs.
33. Inspect for automatic transmission fluid leaks.