Riviera V6-231 3.8L VIN L SFI (1991)
19. Transaxle mount bracket and mount.
20. Lower the transmission jack and transaxle to gain access to the case side cover.
21. Oil cooler pipes at case.
22. Side cover bolts.
23. Case side cover.
CLEAN
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Case and side cover gasket surfaces.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. New gaskets on case.
2. Side cover and new bolts.
TIGHTEN
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Side cover bolts to 9 to 13 Nm (80 to 115 inch lbs.).
3. Oil cooler pipes.
TIGHTEN
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Ball check fitting to 46 to 58 Nm (34 to 43 ft. lbs.).
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Pipe fitting 32 to 44 Nm (24 to 33 ft. lbs.).
4. Raise left side of engine/transaxle, as needed, using J 28467-A.
5. Transaxle mount bracket and mount. Start top bolts first.
6. Three frame-to-body bolts.
TIGHTEN
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Rear top bracket to transaxle bolt to 58 Nm (43 lb. ft.).
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Front top bracket to transaxle/engine bolt to 75 Nm (55 lb. ft.).
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Front side bracket to transaxle bolt and stud to 64 Nm (47 lb. ft.).
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Bracket to mount nuts to 41 Nm (30 lb. ft.).
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Transaxle mount to frame nuts to 41 Nm (30 lb. ft.).
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Frame-to-body bolts to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove transmission jack.
8. Intermediate shaft to steering gear.
9. Pinch bolt at intermediate shaft.
10. Drive axle.
11. Ball joint to steering knuckle.
12. Remove drive axle seal protectors.
13. Stabilizer shaft link to lower control arm.
14. Tie rod end to knuckle.
15. Inner splash shield.
16. Left front wheel and tire assembly.
17. Lower vehicle.
18. Torque struts at engine mounts.
19. Remove J 28467-A.
20. Transaxle neutral start switch connector.
21. Cruise control servo vacuum hoses.
22. Negative battery cable.
INSPECT
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For leaks.
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Fluid level.
