Transmission Case

1. Clean the transmission case in a suitable solvent. Air dry the transmission case.
2. Clean all sealant material from retainer bolt threads.
3. Inspect the transmission case for the following conditions:
a. Cracks
b. Scratches
c. Damaged threads
d. Burrs
e. Nicked mounting surfaces
f. Damaged sealing surfaces
g. Damaged front or rear bearing bores
4. Inspect the machined mating surfaces for flatness.
5. Inspect the bearing races and bores for wear, scratches or grooves.
6. Inspect the bushing for excessive wear.
7. Use a fine mill file to dress minor scratches or burrs.
8. If scratches, or grooves or scoring cannot be removed by hand with a soft stone or crocus cloth, replace the component.
9. Check the mating surfaces with a straight edge.
10. Clean up damaged threads with the correct size tap.
11. Replace a cracked housing.
12. Replace worn bushings.