Grand Prix V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
NOTICE: When service requires the removal of the case side cover and/or oil pan, the washers on the bolts/screws must be inspected. A new
bolt/screw and washer should be installed if the washer is inverted.
NOTICE: Do not overfill. Overfilling causes foaming and loss of fluid through the vent and may damage the automatic transaxle.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Air cleaner.
2. Crossover pipe.
3. Shift cable Clip at lever and mount bracket.
4. Install J 28467-A, J 28467-90 and J 36462.
5. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
6. Left front wheel.
7. Left inner fender splash shield.
8. Transaxle mount. Refer to "Transaxle Mount".
9. Loosen engine mount nuts at frame.
CAUTION: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or
intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
10. Pinch bolt at intermediate steering shaft.
11. Ball joints at steering knuckle.
12. Support right and left sides of frame with jackstands.
13. Left side frame to body bolts/screws.
14. Loosen right side frame to body bolts/screws.
15. Left side steering rack bolt/screw.
16. Wiring hamess.
17. Left drive axle.
18. Transaxle mount bracket. Refer to "Transaxle Mount".
19. Position drain pan under transaxle.
20. Bolts/screws and nuts.
21. Case side cover pan and gasket.
CLEAN
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Case and side cover gasket surfaces.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Case side cover pan and gasket.
2. Bolts/screws and nuts.
TIGHTEN
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Bolts/screws to 11 Nm (97 lb. in.).
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Nuts to 8 Nm (71 lb. in.).
3. Transaxle mount bracket. Refer to "Transaxle Mount".
4. Left drive axle.
5. Wiring harness.
6. Left side steering rack bolt/screw.
7. Frame to body bolts/screws.
8. Remove support from frame.
9. Ball joints at steering knuckle.
