Revised Case Side Cover Replacement Procedure

This bulletin is being revised to add a step for installing the engine support fixture. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-07-30-038A (Section 07 - Transmission/Transaxle).

This bulletin is being issued to revise the Case Side Cover Replacement procedure in the Automatic Transmission sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Element in Engine Controls.
2. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement -- Left and Engine Mount Strut Replacement -- Right in Engine Mechanical.
3. Remove the wiper cover.
4. Disconnect the 20-way electrical connector at the transmission.
5. Remove the shift cable bracket from the transmission.
6. Install the engine support fixture and support the engine/transaxle assembly. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
8. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
9. Remove the left wheel speed sensor harness connector (1).
10. Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement -- Engine in Body Front End.
11. Remove both stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.



12. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness connector (2).
13. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Front Suspension.
14. Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts.
15. Reposition and secure the drive axle.
16. Remove the heat shield bolts from the frame (2).
17. Remove the steering gear-to-frame bolts (2).
18. Support the left side of the frame with a utility stand.
19. Remove the transaxle mount lower nuts only. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement.
20. Loosen the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
21. Remove the air deflector.
22. Remove the left side frame bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement - Front in Frame and Underbody.
23. Use the utility stand in order to lower left side of the frame.
24. Position the drain pan under the transaxle.
25. Remove the left axle.
26. Remove the utility stand and lower the vehicle.
27. Loosen the motor support bolts.
28. Raise the vehicle.
29. Remove the motor mount bracket.



30. Remove the wiring harness connectors.



31. Remove the case side cover bolts (56-58).



32. Remove the case side cover pan (53).
33. Remove the case side cover gasket (54).
34. Remove the case side cover inner gasket (59).



35. Inspect the case side cover (53) for the following conditions:

•	Damaged or porous gasket sealing surfaces

•	Damaged or porous casting surfaces

•	Damaged or stripped bolt holes

36. Inspect the case side cover gasket (54) and case side cover inner gasket (59) for damage. The gaskets are reusable if they are NOT damaged.
37. Clean the case side cover.
38. Clean the case side cover gasket surfaces.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the case side cover inner gasket (59).
2. Install the case side cover gasket (54).
3. Install the case side cover pan (53).




Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the case side cover bolts (56-58).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts (56-58) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the motor mount bracket.

Tighten
Tighten to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).

6. Remove the drain pan from under the transaxle.



7. Install the wiring harness connectors.
8. Use the utility stand in order to raise the left side of the frame.
9. Install the left side frame bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement - Front in Frame and Underbody.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 165 N·m (122 lb ft).

10. Install the transaxle mount. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement.
11. Remove the utility stand support from the left side of the frame.
12. Install the air deflector (4 bolts).
13. Install the left drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts.
14. Install the left lower ball joint to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Front Suspension.
15. Install two steering gear bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).

16. Install the heat shield.
17. Install the lower ball joint nut and tighten.



18. Install the wheel speed sensor harness connector (1).
19. Install the transmission mount lower nuts.
20. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.

Tighten
Tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

21. Install the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
22. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
23. Lower the vehicle.
24. Remove the engine support fixture from the engine/transaxle assembly. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical.
25. Install the shift cable bracket.
26. Connect the 20-way transmission electrical connector.
27. Install the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right in Engine Mechanical.
28. Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement in Engine Controls.
29. Install the engine mount struts.
30. Install the wiper cover.

Notice: Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.

31. Adjust the fluid level. Refer to the following information.

•	Line Pressure Check Procedure

•	Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication

•	Capacities - Approximate Fluid in Maintenance and Lubrication

32. Inspect for proper completion of the repairs.
33. Inspect for fluid leaks.