Control Valve Body Cover Replacement
CONTROL VALVE BODY COVER REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Service and Repair
2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Service and Repair
3. Install the engine support fixture. Engine Support Fixture
4. Remove the engine mount struts. Engine Mount Strut Replacement
5. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness connector.
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Service and Repair
7. Remove the left drive axle from the transaxle. Service and Repair
8. Secure the drive axle to the steering knuckle/strut.
Caution: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or damage to the intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
9. Remove the intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt and the shaft from the steering gear. Intermediate Steering Shaft
10. Remove the 3-way catalytic converter pipe from right exhaust manifold. Service and Repair
11. Support the right and the left side of the frame with jackstands.
12. Remove the transaxle mount. Automatic Transmission Mount
13. Loosen the engine mount lower nuts. Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
14. Loosen the right side frame bolts and remove the left side frame bolts. Service and Repair
15. Adjust the jackstand to the lower left side of the frame.
16. Position the drain pan under the transaxle.
17. Remove the case side cover bolts (56-58).
18. Remove the case side cover pan (53).
19. Remove the case side cover gasket (54).
20. Clean the case.
21. Clean the side cover gasket mating surfaces.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the case side cover gasket (54).
2. Install the case side cover pan (53).
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
3. Install the case side cover bolts (56-58).
Tighten
Bolts (56-58) to 25 Nm (18 lb. ft.).
4. Remove the drain pan from under the transaxle.
5. Adjust the jackstand to raise the left side of the frame.
6. Install the left and right side frame bolts. Service and Repair
7. Install the engine mount lower nuts. Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
8. Install the transaxle mount.
9. Remove the jackstands from the frame.
10. Install the 3-way catalytic converter pipe to the right exhaust manifold.
Caution: When installing the intermediate shaft make sure that the shaft is seated prior to pinch bolt installation. If the pinch bolt is inserted into the coupling before shaft installation, the two mating shafts may disengage. Disengagement of the two mating shafts will cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
11. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and the pinch bolt.
12. Install the left drive axle to the transaxle.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Connect the transaxle wiring harness connector.
15. Install the engine mount struts.
16. Remove the engine support fixture.
17. Install the throttle body air inlet duct.
18. Connect the negative battery cable.
Notice: Check the transmission fluid level immediately after adding fluid and before vehicle operation. Do not overfill the transmission. An overfilled transmission may result in foaming or fluid to be expelled out the vent tube when the vehicle is operated. Overfilling will result in possible damage to the transmission.
19. Check and fill the transaxle as necessary.
20. Inspect for fluid leaks.