Parts Cleaning, Inspection and Replacement

IMPORTANT:
1. Use appropriate safety equipment such as:
- Safety glasses
- Safety shoes
- Gloves
2. Keep work area and tools clean.
3. Clean transaxle exterior before removing parts.
4. Do not use wipe cloths or rags.
5. Do not use solvent on:
- Rubber seals
- Back up lamp switch
- Blocking rings
- Seal rings
- Clutch release bearing
6. Blow out all passages with compressed air.
7. Clean out small passages with fine wire.
8. Handle parts carefully to prevent damage.
9. Lubricate all internal parts with manual transaxle fluid during assembly.
10. When installing screws, bolts or studs into aluminum, always dip the threads in manual transaxle fluid.
11. Always use torque wrench for proper torque.
12. Recondition damaged or stripped aluminum threads with thread inserts.
13. Replace all gaskets and O-ring seals-do not use gasket cement or sealers except where specified in the procedure.
14. Do not clean aluminum transaxle components in any type of caustic solvents.