Removal Procedure
- Remove the case side cover. Refer to Case Side Cover Replacement .
- Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement .
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- Remove the valve body bolts (374-381, 384).
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- Remove the valve body (300) while keeping the spacer plate (370) with the transaxle.
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- Remove the ball check valves (372, 373) from the valve body.
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- Remove the spacer plate (370) and gasket.
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- Remove the ball check valves (372) from the case cover.
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- Inspect each check valve seat in the spacer plate (370) for excessive peening. Place a ball check valve (372) on each seat and use a flashlight in order to look for visible light between the valve and the seat.
- Inspect all components removed from the transaxle. Refer to the Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual.