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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006HHR L4-2.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLECASESERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2L
Case: Service and Repair
2006 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2LSECTION Service and Repair
Case Side Cover Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.
2. Remove the underhood electrical center from the bracket.
3. Remove the underhood electrical center bracket.
4. Disconnect the shift cable from the PNP switch.
5. Remove the shift cable bracket.
6. Remove the PNP switch lever nut and lever.
7. Remove the PNP switch.
8. Remove the transmission upper side cover bolts.
9. Install the engine support fixture.
10. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
11. Remove the left front tire and wheel.
12. Remove the left inner fender liner.
13. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the transmission.
14. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
15. Remove the frame.
16. Remove the transmission mount.
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Lower the engine with the engine support fixture.
19. Raise the vehicle.
20. Remove the transmission side cover lower bolts.
21. Remove the transmission side cover.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the transmission side cover.
2. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice.
Hand start the transmission side cover lower bolts.
Tighten the side cover bolts and stud to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Raise the engine with the engine support fixture.
5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Install the transmission mount.
7. Install the frame.
8. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts.
9. Install the wheel drive shaft to the transmission.
10. Connect the left ball joint to the steering knuckle.
11. Install the left inner fender liner.
12. Install the left front tire and wheel.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Remove the engine support fixture.
15. Install the PNP switch.
16. Install the PNP switch lever and nut.
Tighten the nut to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
17. Install the shift cable bracket.
18. Connect the shift cable from the PNP switch.
19. Install the underhood electrical center bracket.
20. Install the underhood electrical center to the bracket.
21. Install the air cleaner housing assembly.
22. Fill the transmission. Refer to Capacities - Approximate Fluid.
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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.