Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4) .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the right drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement .
- Remove the vehicle speed sensor. Refer to Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Remove the case extension housing bolts (5).
- Remove the case extension housing (6) with the axle seal and the O-ring (8).
- Inspect the case extension (6). Refer to Case Extension Assemble (FWD Only) .