Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004)
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Remove only the twenty-two bolts shown bolded in the illustration in order to remove the channel plate assembly from the transaxle case.
8.
Only remove the twenty-two bolts shown bolded in the illustration above to remove the channel plate from the transaxle.
9.
Remove the manual shift valve link from the manual valve.
Note:
The channel plate assembly is now held in place by two dowel pins and the oil pump shaft. Use caution when removing the channel plate from
the case not to damage the channel plate or case when removing.
10.
Remove the channel plate from the transaxle case.
Note:
The axle seal sleeve will not be reused. A new axle seal sleeve is required on reassembly or a leak may accrue.
11.
Remove the snap ring (57) and pry the axle seal sleeve from the output shaft.
12.
Remove the 5/8 inch drive link and sprockets.
13.
Remove the snap ring (35) to separate the turbine shaft from the 5/8 inch drive sprocket.
14.
Install the new 7/8 drive sprocket, P/N 24210128, on the turbine shaft with snap ring (35).
Note:
