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Transaxle Case Assembly

    Fig 1: Locating Speedometer-Driven Gear
    GM1248215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  1. Install the speedometer-driven gear bolt and the speedometer-driven gear into the transaxle housing.

    Tighten:  Tighten the speedometer-driven gear bolt to 5 N.m (44 lb in)  .

    2. Fig 2: View Of Backup Lamp Switch And Transaxle Housing
    GM1251744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the clutch-release bearing guide and the clutch-release bearing. Refer to Clutch Concentric Actuator Cylinder Replacement .
  3. Install the backup lamp switch into the transaxle housing.

    Tighten:  Tighten the backup lamp switch to 20 N.m (15 lb ft)  .

    4. Fig 3: View Of Bearing Plate With Shafts Attached
    GM1248221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the differential into the transaxle housing. Refer to Differential Case Assemble .
  5. Install the bearing plate, with the shafts attached.
  6. Install the bearing plate bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bearing plate bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft)  .

    7. Fig 4: View Of End Cover
    GM1248219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the transaxle cover and the transaxle cover bolts.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the bigger transaxle cover bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft)  .
    • Tighten the smaller transaxle cover bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft)  .

    8. Fig 5: Locating Gearshift Lever Cover
    GM1248207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the gearshift lever cover and the gearshift lever cover bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the gearshift lever cover bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft)  .

  9. Install the transaxle into the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
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