Transmission Replacement (Parts, Cleaning, Inspection)

CLEANING PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Do not use air powered tools in order to disassemble or assemble any vehicle component. Bolt torques are vital to diagnosis. You can detect bolt torques only when using hand tools. Improper bolt torques can contribute to vehicle repair problems.

1. Use appropriate safety equipment such as:
^ Safety glasses.
^ Safety shoes.
^ Gloves.

2. Keep the work area and tools clean.
3. Clean the transmission exterior before removing parts.
4. Do not use wipe cloths or rags.
5. Do not use solvents on the following:
^ Rubber seals.
^ Plastic/PTFE (Teflon) thrust washers.

6. Blow out all passages with compressed air.
7. Clean out small passages with fine wire.
8. Handle parts carefully in order to prevent damage.
9. Lubricate all internal parts with transmission oil during assembly.
10. When installing screws, bolts or studs into aluminum, always dip the threads in transmission oil. Use adhesive/sealant on threads where indicated.
11. Always use a torque wrench for proper torque.
12. Recondition damaged or stripped aluminum threads with thread inserts.
13. Replace all gaskets and O-ring seals.
14. Do not use gasket cement or sealers.
15. Replace PTFE (Teflon) and rubber lip seals unless the unit is new.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the manual linkage for the following:
^ Wear at pivoting points.
^ Bent or broken links and rods.

2. Inspect all seals, gaskets, O-rings, and mating surfaces for the following:
^ Nicks.
^ Cuts.
^ Damage.

3. Inspect the snap rings for the following:
^ Expansion or compression.
^ Distortion.
^ Nicks.
^ Proper ring to groove fit.

4. Inspect bearings and thrust surfaces for the following:
^ Wear.
^ Scoring.
^ Pitting.