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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 29714-A Servo Cover Depressor

  1. Raise the vehicle. Suitably support the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
  2. Remove the right side warm-up three way catalytic converter and catalytic converter heat shield. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Exhaust.

  3. Object Number: 97258  Size: SH
  4. Remove the transmission mount nut.
  5. Support and raise the transmission slightly, using the transmission jack.
  6. Remove the transmission support bolts.
  7. Remove the transmission support.
  8. Lower the transmission in order to access the servo cover.
  9. Remove the transmission oil pan bolt in order to access the transmission oil pan rail.

  10. Object Number: 97118  Size: SH
  11. Install the J 29714-A to the transmission oil pan rail.
  12. Depress the servo cover.
  13. Remove the servo cover retaining ring, using a suitable tool.
  14. Remove the J 29714-A from the transmission support rail.

  15. Object Number: 29410  Size: SH
  16. Remove the servo cover.
  17. • If unable to remove the servo cover by hand, use slip joint pliers.
    • The O-ring seal may remain in the transmission case.
  18. Remove the servo.
  19. Inspect the servo. Refer to 2-4 Servo Disassemble and 2-4 Band Servo Piston Pin Length Check for inspection, disassembly and servo pin measurement procedures.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

J 29714-A Servo Cover Depressor


    Object Number: 29410  Size: SH
  1. Install the servo.
  2. Replace the O-ring seal on the servo cover, if removed.
  3. Install the servo cover.

  4. Object Number: 97118  Size: SH
  5. Install the J 29714-A to the transmission oil pan rail.
  6. Depress the servo cover.
  7. Install the servo cover retaining ring.
  8. Remove the J 29714-A .
  9. Replace the transmission oil pan bolt.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the transmission oil pan bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

    Refer to

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    in General Information.

  11. Raise the transmission.

  12. Object Number: 97258  Size: SH
  13. Install the transmission support.
  14. Install the transmission support bolts.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the transmission support bolts to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

  16. Lower the transmission into position.
  17. Install the transmission mount nut and washer.
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the transmission mount nut to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

  19. Install the warm up three way catalytic converter and catalytic converter heat shield. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Exhaust.
  20. Lower the vehicle.
  21. Adjust the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .