1. Transaxle Case Inspection
TRANSAXLE CASE INSPECTIONANCHOR BOLT
1. Remove 3rd gear band anchor bolt.
2. Inspect anchor bolt and bolt hole.
3. Apply transaxle fluid to a new O-ring.
4. Install new O-ring and 3rd gear band anchor bolt.
Torque: Brake Band Anchor Bolt: 165 N.m (122 ft. lbs.)
CASE INSPECTION
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.
IMPORTANT: After cleaning the 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 towels can cause component failure.
1. Thoroughly clean transaxle case and all case threads with solvent.
2. Inspect case exterior and external bores for cracks, sharp edges, porosity and excessive bushing wear.
3. Inspect case interior for damage at snap ring grooves, case lugs and band anchor pin.
4. Inspect all gasket surfaces for surface damage and in order to ensure surface flatness.
5. Inspect corresponding gasket for proper impressions in order to ensure surface flatness.
6. Inspect bolt holes and fasteners for thread damage. If necessary, repair or replace any bolt holes or fasteners.
7. Air check oil passages.