Case: Service and Repair

Case Side Cover Replacement
Removal Procedure

Tools Required
- J36850 Transjel Lubricant

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct.





3. Remove the transaxle shift cable from the shift lever.
4. Remove the transaxle shift cable bracket bolts and the bracket from the transaxle.
5. Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness connector.





6. Remove the top four case side cover bolts (56,58).
7. Install the engine support fixture.
8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
9. Remove the frame assembly.
10. Remove the left drive axle from the transaxle.
11. Secure the drive axle to the strut assembly.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Using the engine support fixture lower the engine assembly to access the transaxle case side cover.
14. Raise the vehicle.





15. Remove the transaxle mount bracket bolts and the bracket from the transaxle.
16. Position the drain pan under the transaxle.





17. Remove the remaining case side cover bolts (56,57,58).





18. Remove the case side cover (53).
19. Remove the case side cover gasket (54).
20. Remove the case side cover O-ring (59).
21. Clean the side cover gasket mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the J36850 Transjel Lubricant to the case side cover O-ring (59).
2. Install the O-ring (59) to the case side cover.
3. Install the case side cover gasket (54).
4. Install the case side cover (53).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





5. Install the case side cover bolts (56,57,58).
Tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the drain pan from under the transaxle.





7. Install the transaxle mount bracket
8. Install the transaxle mount bracket bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Using the engine support fixture raise the engine assembly to the original position.
11. Raise the vehicle.
12. Install the left drive axle to the transaxle.
13. Install the frame assembly.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Remove the engine support fixture.





16. Install the top four case side cover bolts.
Tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
17. Connect the transaxle wiring harness connector.
18. Install the engine mount struts.





19. Install the transaxle shift cable bracket.
20. Install the transaxle shift cable bracket bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
21. Install the transaxle shift cable to the shift lever.
22. Install the air cleaner intake duct.
23. Connect the negative battery cable.

Notice: Refer to Do Not Overfill the Transmission Notice in Service Precautions.

24. Check and fill the transaxle as necessary.
25. Inspect for fluid leaks.