Inspection Procedure
Caution: When you use compressed air in order to clear fluid passages and to
dry parts, always aim the air pressure away from face and eyes. Always wear
adequate eye protection in order to avoid injury from dirt and debris that
may adhere to parts.
Important: Adhere to the following general precautions when inspecting the transmission
case and the case components:
| • | Work in a clean area and with clean tools. |
| • | Do not use wipe cloths or rags. |
| • | Do not use solvents on the following components: |
| • | Plastic or Teflon® thrust washers or spacers |
| • | Blow out all fluid passages using compressed air. |
| • | Clean out all small passages using a fine wire. |
| • | Carefully handle all small parts. |
| • | Clean all parts and allow to air dry before assembly. |
- Clean the case components using a solvent.
- Allow the components to air dry.
- Inspect the case porosity. Refer to Automatic Transmission for
case porosity repair procedures.
- Inspect the case to valve body surfaces for damage.
- Inspect the vent for damage.
- Inspect all fluid passages using compressed air.
- Inspect the case bores for the following conditions:
| • | Sharp edges (Remove using a fine emery cloth.) |
- Inspect the bolt holes for thread damage. Refer to Thread Repair
in Engine Mechanical for thread repair procedures.
- Inspect the case interior for the following conditions:
| • | Worn or damaged clutch plate lugs |
- Inspect the case exterior for scarred or damaged gasket mating
surfaces.
