Transmission Case Cover and 1-2 Reverse Clutch Assembly Installation

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Fig 1: Applying Formed In Place Gasket RTV To Transmission Case Cover

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Remove any packing material and automatic transmission fluid from the contacting surfaces of the transmission case cover and the transmission case.

IMPORTANT: Do not get any fluid on the contacting surfaces of the transmission case cover or the transmission case.

Apply formed in place gasket RTV to the transmission case cover.

Fig 2: View Of Transmission Case Assembly & Transmission Case Cover Assembly

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Install the transmission case cover assembly (19) onto the transmission case assembly (17).

Fig 3: Installing Transmission Case Cover Bolts

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IMPORTANT: Use LOCTITE™ 242 thread sealer on ALL bolt threads.

Install 9 - M8 x 1.25 x 30 mm bolts (1) and hand tighten.
Install 1 - M8 x 1.25 x 45 mm bolt (2) and hand tighten.
Install 2 - M8 x 1.25 x 48 mm bolts (3) and hand tighten.

Fig 4: Tightening Transmission Case Cover Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Tighten the 12 transmission case cover assembly bolts in sequence.
Tighten: Tighten the 12 transmission case cover assembly bolts to 19.6-29.4 N.m (14.5-21.68 lb ft).