Service Precautions
| • | Use the following safety equipment as appropriate: |
| • | Keep the work area clean. |
| • | Clean the exterior of the transmission before removing any parts. |
| • | Do not use wipe cloths or rags. |
| • | Do not use solvents on: |
| - | Plastic/Teflon® thrust washers or seals |
| • | Blow out all of the passages with compressed air. |
| • | Clean out the small passages with a fine wire. |
| • | Handle the parts carefully in order to prevent damage. |
| | Notice: The assembly of some components will require the use of an assembly
lube. Always use J 36850 Transjel™ or petroleum jelly during
assembly. Greases other than the recommended assembly lube will change the
transmission fluid characteristics and cause undesirable shift
conditions and/or filter clogging.
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| • | When installing screws, bolts or studs into aluminum, always dip the
threads into transmission fluid. |
| • | Always use a torque wrench for the proper torque. |
| • | Recondition damaged or stripped aluminum threads with thread inserts. |
| • | Replace all of the gaskets and O-ring seals. Do not use gasket
cement or sealers. |
| • | Replace the Teflon® and the rubber lip seals only when necessary.
Always use the appropriate seal installers. |
Inspection Procedure
| • | Inspect the manual linkage for the following: |
| - | Wear at the pivoting points |
| - | Proper shift cable attachment |
| • | Inspect the seals, gaskets, O-ring seals and mating surfaces for
the following: |
| • | Inspect the snap rings for the following: |
| - | Expansion or compression |
| - | Proper ring to groove fit |
| • | Inspect the bearings and thrust surfaces for the following defects: |
