Installation Procedure
- If the seals were removed, thoroughly clean and dry the side cover seal grooves and the side cover seals.
- Install the side cover gaskets (5 and 6) into the grooves on the side cover (1).
- Retain the seals with J 36850 or equivalent. See Special Tools .
- Install the side cover to drive sprocket thrust washer (7) onto the side cover.
- Retain the thrust washer with J 36850 or equivalent. See Special Tools .
- Install the side cover assembly onto the transmission case.
- Install the 11 side cover bolts (3) or studs (4) (model dependent).
- Refer to the graphic in order to find the correct installation points of the bolts and the stud.
- Hand start the bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the side cover bolts and stud to 28 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Raise the engine with the engine support fixture.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement or Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .
- Install the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement .
- Install the power steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
- Install the wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Connect the left ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement (with FE1 Only) .
- Install the left inner fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
- Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Install the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement .
- Install the PNP switch lever and nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Install the shift cable bracket.
- Connect the shift cable from the PNP switch.
- Install the underhood electrical center bracket.
- Install the underhood electrical center to the bracket.
- Install the air cleaner housing assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Fill the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check and Fluid Capacity Specifications .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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