Tools Required

1. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement Engine Controls.
2. Install the J 28467-A
3. Install the J 28467-90
4. Install the J 36462
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
6. Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
7. Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
8. Remove the stabilizer shaft brackets from the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
9. Remove the left tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Front Suspension.
10. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
11. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
12. Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Drive Axle.
13. Secure the drive axle to the steering knuckle/strut.
14. Remove the pinch bolt at the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column On-Vehicle Service.
15. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column On-Vehicle Service.
16. Disconnect the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
17. Support the right side of the frame with jackstands.
18. Support the left side of the frame with jackstands.
19. Remove the transaxle mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
20. Remove the transaxle mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
21. Loosen the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
22. Loosen the right side frame to body bolts. Refer to Frame Removal in Body Dimensions, Frame and Underbody.
23. Remove the left side frame to body bolts. Refer to Frame Removal in Body Dimensions, Frame and Underbody.
24. Adjust the jackstand to the lower left side of the frame.
25. Position the drain pan under the transaxle.
26. Remove the wiring harness connector.



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



28. Remove the case side cover pan (53).
29. Remove the case side cover gasket (54).
30. Clean the case.
31. Clean the side cover gasket surfaces.

Tools Required

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



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

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

4. Remove the drain pan from under the transaxle.
5. Install the wiring harness connector.
6. Adjust the jackstand to raise the left side of the frame.
7. Install the left side frame to body bolts. Refer to Frame Removal in Body Dimensions, Frame and Underbody.
8. Install the right side frame to body bolts. Refer to Frame Removal in Body Dimensions, Frame and Underbody.
9. Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
10. Install the transaxle mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement

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11. Install the transaxle mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
12. Remove the jackstand support from the right side of the frame.
13. Remove the jackstand support from the left side of the frame.
14. Connect the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
15. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Steering Wheel and Column On-Vehicle Service.
16. Install the pinch bolt at the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Steering Wheel and Column On-Vehicle Service.
17. Install the left drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Drive Axle.
18. Install the left lower ball joint to the left lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
19. Install the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
20. Install the left tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Front Suspension.
21. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets to the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
22. Install the left engine splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
23. Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
24. Lower the vehicle.
25. Remove theJ 28467-A Engine Support Fixture.
26. Remove the J 28467-90 engine Support Adapter.
27. Remove theJ 36462 Support Adapter Leg Set.
28. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls.
29. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.
30. Adjust the fluid level. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications

and Transmission Fluid Check .

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