Case Cover

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place a drain pan or a suitable container under the transaxle.





3. Remove the transaxle oil level/filler plug (1) from the transaxle.
4. Use a 10 mm hex head socket or a wrench in order to remove the transaxle drain plug (2) from the transaxle.
5. Remove the engine coolant pipe bolts to the side cover of the transmission.
6. Drain the transaxle oil.
7. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
^ The five retaining clips
^ The left splash shield





Notice: If the transaxle side cover is frozen to the left case, tap around the side cover with a rubber mallet until the side cover is free of the left case. DO NOT attempt to pry the side cover away from the left case with metal tools or damage to the left case and side cover mating surfaces could result.

8. Remove the following components from the left case (3):
^ Eight bolts
^ 2 studs
^ The transaxle side cover (1)
9. Clean the transaxle side cover mating surfaces.
10. Inspect the transaxle side cover mating surfaces (2) for damage or distortion.
11. Replace the transaxle side cover if necessary.

Installation Procedure





1. Apply GM P/N 12346240 or the equivalent to the transaxle side cover mating surfaces (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the transaxle side cover (1) to the left case (3). Use the eight transaxle side cover bolts in order to secure the transaxle side cover.
Tighten the transaxle side cover bolts in a diagonal pattern to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
3. Install the left splash shield to the vehicle. Use five retaining clips in order to secure the left splash shield.
4. Apply GM P/N 12346004 or the equivalent to the threaded position of the transaxle drain plug.





5. Install the transaxle drain plug (2) into the transaxle.
Tighten the transaxle drain plug to 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Add approximately 2.4 liters (2.5 fits) of Castrol(R) Syntorq Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12346190, or the equivalent, into the transaxle oil level/filler plug hole. The oil level should be even with the bottom of the transaxle oil level/filler plug hole.
7. Apply GM P/N 12346004 or the equivalent to the transaxle oil level/filler plug threads.
8. Install the transaxle oil level/filler plug (1) into the transaxle.
Tighten the transaxle oil level/filler plug to 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
9. Remove the drain pan from under the transaxle.
10. Lower the vehicle.