Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Disconnect the right drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to
Transmission Brace Replacement .
- Remove the vehicle speed sensor. Refer to
Input Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Remove the case extension housing bolts (5).
- Remove the case extension housing (6) with the axle seal and the O-ring (8).
- Inspect the case extension housing (6) for the following conditions:
| • | A damaged or porous sealing surface for the case extension seal |
| • | A damaged or porous sealing surface for the vehicle speed sensor |
| • | A damaged or porous sealing surface for the right drive axle oil seal |
| • | A damaged or porous sealing surface for the case extension housing |
| • | A damaged or worn differential carrier bushing or output shaft bearing |
| • | Inspect the drive axle seal and replace if necessary. |
Installation Procedure
- If removed, install the drive axle seal.
- Install the case extension housing (6) with the axle seal and with the O-ring (8).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the case extension housing bolts (5) and tighten to
36 N·m (27 lb ft)
.
- Install the vehicle speed sensor. Refer to
Input Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Install the transaxle brace. Refer to
Transmission Brace Replacement .
- Connect the right drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
Caution: Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.
- Adjust the fluid level. Refer to the following information:
- Inspect for completion of the repairs.
- Inspect for fluid leaks.
