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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1988CAVALIER RS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL & TESTING - 125C/3T40COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLYTRANSAXLE CASEDISASSEMBLY
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Transaxle Case: Disassembly
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Disassembly
- Using slide hammer and Adapter (J-26941), remove driven sprocket support bearing. See Figure or Figure . Inspect bearing bore and roller bearing race on driven sprocket for wear or damage and replace if necessary.
- To remove drive sprocket support, remove converter oil seal. Remove Torx bolts, and remove drive sprocket support.
- Using a screw extractor, remove parking pawl shaft cup plug from oil pan side of case. Remove parking pawl components as necessary.
- To remove governor pipe, remove governor oil pipe clamp screw and clamp. See Figure . Remove right axle end first. Use a piece of wood to protect machined case surface if pipe must be pried out.
- Grind 1/2" from end of No. 3 screw extractor. Install No. 3 screw extractor into 3rd oil cup plug. Remove cup plug. See Figure .
- With final drive assembly and right axle shaft removed from case, inspect final drive case bushing for wear or scoring. Use Bushing Remover (J-28537-6) and Driver Handle (J-8092) to remove bushing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.