Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the right drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement .
- Remove the vehicle speed sensor. Refer to Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Replacement .
- Remove the case extension housing bolts (5).
- Remove the case extension housing (6) with the axle seal and the O-ring (8).