Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (RPOs L26/L32) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (RPO LS4) 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).
- Inspect the case extension (6). Refer to Case Extension Assemble (FWD Only) in Transmission/Transaxle - 4T65E Unit Repair.