Transaxle Case Bushing

Transaxle Case Bushing

















Removal

1. Remove the front LH halfshaft seal. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft Seal - LH Halfshaft Seal - LH.

2. NOTE: Leave the drain plug out after the transmission fluid drains. The drain plug will need to remain out to clean any debris from the damaged or worn bushing.

Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.





3. Install the Step Plate in the differential carrier.





4. Using the Transmission Extension Housing Bushing Remover remove the LH halfshaft bushing.





5. Remove the Step Plate from the differential carrier.





Installation

1. Clean the halfshaft bushing area of the transaxle case.

2. Assemble the Handle and the Bushing Installer and Install a new bushing on the Bushing Installer.





3. Using the Handle and the Bushing Installer, install a new bushing in the transaxle case.





4. Install a new halfshaft seal on the Seal Installer and Handle.





5. Using the Seal Installer and Handle, install the LH halfshaft seal.





6. Install a new LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Front Drive Halfshafts Service and Repair.

7. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





8. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid. For additional Information, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill.





9. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes.

10. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and drain the transmission fluid a second time.

11. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

12. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.

13. Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.