COVER-STRUCTURAL
DESCRIPTION
The structural dust cover (1) is made of die cast aluminum and joins the lower half of the transmission bell housing to the engine oil pan.
OPERATION
The structural cover provides additional powertrain stiffness and reduces noise and vibration.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the 4 bolts (2) attaching the structural dust cover (1) to the transmission and the oil pan.
2. Remove the structural dust cover from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the structural dust cover (1) onto the oil pan and transmission.
2. Install the 4 bolts (2) and torque to 54 N·m (39 ft. lbs).