Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Service Precautions

CAUTION
^ Wear work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes during operation.
^ Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation, and disassembly.
^ Keep the disassembled parts in order and protect them from dust and dirt.
^ Do not place the oil pan with its inner side facing upward until it is installed so as to prevent foreign matter intrusion into valve body.
^ Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.
^ When disassembling the case and other light alloy parts, use a plastic hammer to open. Do not pry it apart with a screwdriver or other tool.
^ Be careful not to burn yourself, because each part on the vehicle is hot after running.
^ Use genuine gear oil, grease etc. or the equivalent. Do not mix gear oil, grease etc. with that of another grade or from other manufacturers.
^ Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
^ Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.
^ Apply ATF or gear oil onto sliding or revolution surfaces before installation in view of components usage.
^ Replace deformed or otherwise damaged snap rings with new ones.
^ Before installing O-rings or oil seals, apply sufficient amount of ATF to avoid damage and deformation.
^ Be careful not to incorrectly install or fail to install O-rings, snap rings and other such parts.
^ Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or shop cloth between the part and the vise.
^ Avoid damaging the mating surface of the case.
^ Before applying liquid gasket, completely remove the old seal.
^ When disassembling AT, be sure to use nylon or paper towel, do not use cloth glove and cloth.