13. Transmission Case Cleaning and Inspection

Transmission Case Cleaning and Inspection





1. Clean the transmission case in a suitable solvent and air dry.
2. Clean all sealant material from the retainer bolt threads.

3. Notice: Refer to Machined Surface Damage Notice in Service Precautions.

Clean all sealant material from the case sealing surfaces.

4. Inspect the transmission case for the following conditions:
^ Cracks
^ Damaged threads
^ Burrs
^ Nicked mounting surfaces
^ Damaged sealing surfaces

5. Inspect the bearing races and bores for wear, scratches or grooves.
6. With a straight edge, inspect the machined sealing surfaces for flatness.
7. Use a soft stone to dress minor scratches or burrs on the sealing surfaces. Do not use a file.
8. If scratches, grooves or scoring cannot be removed by hand with a soft stone, replace the component.
9. With the correct size tap, clean damaged threads.
10. Replace a cracked housing.