The side plate cover has to be removed to access the shift solenoids. That is the difficult part.
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Install engine support fixture, J 28467-360.
3. Air cleaner assembly.
4. Upper transaxle support assembly bolts.
5. Upper case side cover bolts.
6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Left wheel and tire assembly.
8. Left splash shield.
9. Transaxle mount pipe expansion bolt.
10. Transaxle mount to body bolts.
11. Lower transaxle support assembly bolts.
12. Transaxle mount and support assembly.
13. Left outer tie rod from steering knuckle assembly using J 24319-B.
14. Left ball joint from steering knuckle assembly using J 38892.
15. Brake caliper from steering knuckle assembly and support with line attached.
16. Drive axle from transaxle and support.
17. Front suspension support brace.
18. Oil cooler lines from transaxle.
19. Clips attaching wire harness to body.
20. Remove left suspension support bolts and loosen right bolts enough to remove case side cover.
21. Lower vehicle.
22. Lower transaxle with engine support fixture enough to remove case side cover.
23. Raise and support the vehicle.
24. Case side cover bolts.
25. Case side cover and gasket
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See images below for shift solenoid locations
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM
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