Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove the left front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
- Remove the left and right splash shield. Refer to ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE and ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
- Remove the front engine mount. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
- Remove the transaxle oil cooler lines and seals from the transaxle. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
- Remove the 9 TORX bolts (2) from the control valve body cover (1).NOTE: Do not pry with a tool on the transaxle control valve body cover, case or sealing surfaces.
- Remove control valve body cover.