1. Transaxle Case Inspection
TRANSAXLE CASE INSPECTION^ TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 36850 Assembly Lubricant
NOTICE: Use Assembly Lubricant J36850 or equivalent during assembly in order to retain checkballs or to lubricate components. Lubricants other than the recommended assembly lube changes the transaxle fluid characteristics and causes undesirable shift conditions or filter clogging.
1. Remove case cover O-ring seals from transaxle case assembly. Discard seals.
2. Inspect transaxle case assembly for the following:
^ Cracks
^ Porosity
^ Sharp edges
^ Connected passages
^ Excess gasket material left on any case surfaces
^ A loose, missing, or damaged identification label (nameplate)
3. Inspect bearing cup for the front differential drive pinion gear for damage. Replace if necessary.
4. Inspect bearing cup for the front differential carrier for damage. Replace if necessary.
5. Inspect spacer plate to case gasket for witness marks. The witness marks should be complete. Incomplete witness marks may indicate an uneven case surface or cross-channel leaks.
6. Inspect fluid pressure test hole plug for damage. Replace if necessary.
Torque: Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug: 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.)
7. Inspect fluid fill lower tube, seal, and plug for damage. Replace if necessary.
Torque: Fluid Fill Lower Tube Assembly: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Torque: Fluid Fill Lower Tube Assembly Plug: 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)
8. Inspect bolt holes for thread damage. If necessary, repair any bolt holes.
9. Inspect retainer ring grooves for damage.
10. Air check all fluid passages.
NOTICE: After cleaning transaxle case, allow case to air dry. Do not use cloth or paper towels in order to dry transaxle case or any other transaxle components. Lint from the towels can cause component failure.
IMPORTANT: Dirty solvent can deposit sediment that could damage transaxle.
11. Thoroughly clean transaxle case assembly, including case threads, with clean solvent.
12. Clean gasket sealing surfaces. Remove all residual sealant and/or gasket material.
13. Using assembly lubricant J36850, install new case cover O-ring seals on transaxle case assembly.