Transmission Case Inspection

- Tools Required
- J 36850 Transjel(r)

NOTICE: Use Transjel(r) J 36850 or equivalent during assembly in order to retain check balls or to lubricate components. Greases other than the recommended assembly lube will change the transmission fluid characteristics and will cause undesirable shift conditions or filter clogging.





1. Inspect the transmission case (7) for the following:
- Cracks
- Porosity
- Connected passages
- Scored bushing
- Excess gasket material left on any case surfaces

2. Inspect all threaded holes for damage. Use a Heli-Coil in order to repair damage to the threaded holes.
3. Air check all fluid passages.
4. Inspect the manual 2-1 band servo bore and the low and reverse band servo bores for the following:
- Porosity
- Burrs
- Damage

5. Inspect the intermediate clutch plate lugs for damage.
6. Inspect the retainer ring grooves for damage.





7. Inspect the case center support bolt hole for damage.
8. Inspect the cooler connector (8) for damage and for proper torque.
9. Inspect the vent pipe (9) for damage.
10. Inspect the lube oil orifice cup plug (79) with seal (some models) for damage.

IMPORTANT: Dirty solvent can deposit sediment that could damage the transmission.

11. Clean all of the transmission case components using clean solvent.