Structural Collar/Cover

REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.





2. Remove bolts attaching structural collar to oil pan and transmission housing (Fig. 79).
3. Remove collar (Fig. 79).

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: The collar must be tighten using this service procedure, as damage to collar and/or oil pan may occur.

1. Install structural collar (Fig. 79) using the following tightening sequence:
a. Install the vertical collar to oil pan bolts. Torque bolts initially to 1.1 Nm (10 in. lbs.).
b. Install the horizontal collar to transmission bolts and torque to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
c. Starting with the center vertical bolts and working outward, final torque bolts to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
2. Lower vehicle.