Case Cover Assembly Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Case Cover Mating Surface Inspection Areas

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Inspect the case cover (33) mating surfaces for nicks, burrs, or damage.

Fig 2: Case Cover Inspection Points

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Inspect the case cover to case mating surfaces for nicks, burrs, or damage.
Inspect the cooler fitting and inspect the seal for damage.

Fig 3: View Of Island Gasket & Case Cover Gasket

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Install the new island gasket (43) and the new case cover gasket (44) over the dowel pins on the case. Pass the wiring harness through the large opening at the top of the case cover gasket. Make sure that the wiring harness remains under the gasket, except for the portion where the connectors are attached.
Install the case cover assembly (33). Pass the wiring harness assembly through the opening at the top of the case cover. Do not pinch the wires.

Fig 4: Identifying Case Cover Bolts

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Install the case cover bolts (45-50), and hand tighten the bolts.

Fig 5: Identifying Case Cover Bolt/Stud Locations

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten the case cover to case bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten case cover to case stud (45) to 20-27 N.m (15-20 lb ft).
- Tighten case cover to case bolt (46) to 20-27 N.m (15-20 lb ft).
- Tighten case cover to case stud (47) to 27-31 N.m (20-23 lb ft).
- Tighten case cover to driven sprocket support bolt (48) to 20-27 N.m (15-20 lb ft).
- Tighten case cover to case stud (49) to 27-31 N.m (20-23 lb ft).
- Tighten case cover to case bolt (50) to 27-31 N.m (20-23 lb ft).

Fig 6: Identifying Case Cover Checkballs

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Install the two checkballs (65).