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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 43969 Case Cover Lifting Bracket
    • J 44337 Build Plate Assembly

    Object Number: 780771  Size: SH

    Notice: The control valve body assembly must be removed before removing the case cover assembly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the variable ratio control lever.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts from the driven pulley cover.
  2. Remove the 2 bolts from the drive pulley cover.

  3. Object Number: 781100  Size: SH
  4. Remove the 14 case cover bolts.

  5. Object Number: 780772  Size: SH
  6. Attach the shorter legs of the J 43969 to the two open bolt holes on the drive pulley cover.
  7. Attach the longer legs of the J 43969 to the two open bolt holes on the driven pulley cover.

  8. Object Number: 780774  Size: SH

    Important: There are two pry points on the case cover assembly.

    Important: The seal between the case cover assembly and the transmission case assembly is tight.

  9. Use a pry bar in order to separate the case cover assembly from the transmission case assembly.

  10. Object Number: 780777  Size: SH

    Important: The J 43969 may require adjustment when lifting the case cover assembly.

  11. Using a suitable lifting device, carefully remove the case cover assembly.

  12. Object Number: 780778  Size: SH

    Important: The reverse clutch hub assembly and thrust washer may be stuck to the case cover assembly. Remove these components before installing the case cover assembly into the J 44337  (2)

  13. Lower the case cover assembly, with forward clutch and input shaft, into theJ 44337  (2).
  14. Remove the J 43969  (1).