G6 V6-3.9L (2009)
Suspension/Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair).
13. Remove the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement (Convertible) (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Subframe/Front Subframe/Service and
Repair/Frame Replacement (Convertible))Frame Replacement (Coupe 2.4L) (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Subframe/Front Subframe/Service and
Repair/Frame Replacement)Frame Replacement (3.6L) (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Subframe/Front Subframe/Service and Repair/Frame
Replacement)Frame Replacement (Coupe 3.5L, 3.9L) (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Subframe/Front Subframe/Service and Repair/Frame
Replacement).
14. On vehicles equipped with the L61 engine, remove the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side (2.4L) (See:
Transmission Mount/Service and Repair/4T45-E - Automatic Transmission)Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side (3.5L) (See:
Transmission Mount/Service and Repair/4T45-E - Automatic Transmission).
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Lower the LH side of the engine with the engine support fixture to allow the transmission side cover enough room to get past the left rail.
17. Raise the vehicle.
18. Remove the 11 transmission side cover bolts (3) or Studs (4) (model dependant).
Caution: Pry on the corner of the case side cover near the locating dowel pins (45), to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.
19. Remove the transmission side cover (1).
20. Remove the two side cover gaskets (5 and 6) and the side cover to driven support thrust washer (7). They may remain with the side cover. Only
replace if necessary.
Installation Procedure
1. If the seals were removed, thoroughly clean and dry the side cover seal grooves and the side cover seals.
2. Install the side cover gaskets (5 and 6) into the grooves on the side cover (1).
3. Retain the seals with J 36850 or equivalent.
4. Install the side cover to drive sprocket thrust washer (7) onto the side cover.
5. Retain the thrust washer with J 36850 or equivalent.
