- Clean the transmission housings in a suitable cleaning solvent.
Air dry the housing.
 
- Inspect the countershaft bearing race bore for the following conditions:
 
- Replace the housing if the countershaft bearing race bore is worn
or damaged.
 
- Inspect the housing for the following conditions:
 
| •  | Nicked mounting surfaces | 
 
- Replace a cracked housing.
 
- Clean up damaged threads with the correct size tap.
 
- Replace the housing if scratches, grooves or scoring cannot be
removed with a soft stone or a crocus cloth.
 
- Inspect the machined mating surfaces for flatness. Check the mating
surfaces with a straight edge.