Repair Procedure

1. Pry back the lock plate tabs.

2. Remove the A/T Power Train Bolts and discard them.

3. Remove and discard the Stopper Plate and the Lock Plate.





4. Holding the output gear with Special Tool M8995012, use a torque wrench to ensure the Output Gear Retaining Bolt is torqued to 271 Nm (200 ft.lbs.).

5. Install a new Stopper Plate with the serrated side facing out.





6. Install the new Lock Plate, aligning its holes with the threaded holes in the output gear. Install new A/T Power Train Bolts finger tight. Twist the Stopper Plate clockwise to bear against the output gear bolt and hold it there while tightening the new A/T Power Train Bolts. Torque these to 23 Nm (200 in.lbs.).

7. Bend the Lock Plate tabs up against the flats of the A/T Power Train Bolts.

Make sure they do not protrude above the bolt heads.





8. Clean the mating surfaces of the transaxle case and the new Rear Cover. Apply a 1/8" bead of sealant to the cover. Install the 10 rear cover retaining bolts and torque them to 19 Nm (14 ft.lbs.).

9. Replace the transaxle oil filter and O-ring.

10. Clean the mating surfaces of the transaxle case and oil pan flange and apply a 1/8" bead of recommended sealant.





11. Install the oil pan and torque the attaching bolts to 19 Nm (14 ft.lbs.).

12. Reinstall the splash shield and wheel, and lower the vehicle.

13. Add 3 quarts of ATF MS991156. Start the engine and, with the brakes applied, move the transmission selector through each range, ending in Neutral or Park.

14. Add ATF if required to bring the transaxle fluid level 1/8" below the ADD mark on the dipstick.

15. Recheck the fluid level after the transaxle is at normal operating temperature. The level should be in the HOT range on the dipstick.