COVER-STRUCTURAL
DESCRIPTION
The structural dust cover is made of die cast aluminum and joins the lower half of the transmission bell housing to the engine bedplate.
OPERATION
The structural cover provides additional powertrain stiffness and reduces noise and vibration.
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove the bolts (1) retaining structural cover.
3. Remove the structural cover.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The structural cover must be installed as described in the following steps. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the cover.
1. Position the structural cover in the vehicle.
2. Install all bolts (1) retaining the cover-to-engine. DO NOT tighten the bolts at this time.
3. Install the cover-to-transmission bolts. Do NOT tighten at this time.
CAUTION: The structural cover must be held tightly against both the engine and the transmission bell housing during tightening sequence. Failure to do so may cause damage to the cover.
4. Starting with the two rear cover-to-engine bolts, tighten bolts (1) to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.), then tighten bolts (2) and (3) to 54 N·m ( 40 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.