Case Cover and Gaskets Assemble: Assemble

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Fig 1: Upper And Lower Case Cover Gaskets

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NOTE: Do not use any type of adhesive or sealer when assembling the gaskets. You may use J-36850: lubricant or equivalent as an aid.

Install the case cover upper gasket (430) and the case cover lower gasket (429) on the case.

Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Case Cover, Thrust Washers And IMS Switch

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NOTE: Be careful to not move the gaskets.

Use J-36850: lubricant or equivalent in order to retain the fourth clutch shaft thrust washer (432) and the drive sprocket/case cover thrust washer (514) to the case cover (400).

NOTE: Rotate the internal mode switch (IMS) (802) all the way to the left as seen in the illustration. The tab on the IMS (802) has to be under the case cover or the manual shift detent assembly will not install properly.

Make sure that the manual valve (404) is held in place and assemble the case cover (400) onto the pins in the case.

Fig 3: Transaxle Case Cover Bolts Locations

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench.

Finger start all transaxle case cover bolts (433-436) into the locations noted.
- Tighten the M 6 size bolts (434, 436) to 12 N.m (106 lb in) .
- Tighten the M 8 size bolts (435) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) .
- Tighten the M 6 size bolts (433) to 12 N.m (106 lb in) using J-44538: TORX® 30+ .