11. Transmission Case and Adapter Cleaning and Inspection

Transmission Case and Adapter Cleaning and Inspection

Transmission Case





1. Clean the transmission case in a suitable solvent. Air dry the transmission case.

2. Clean all sealant material from retainer bolt threads.

3. Inspect the transmission case for the following conditions:

* Cracks

* Scratches

* Damaged threads

* Burrs

* Nicked mounting surfaces

* Damaged sealing surfaces

* Damaged front or rear bearing bores

4. Inspect the machined mating surfaces for flatness with a straight edge.

5. Inspect the bearing races and bores for wear, scratches or grooves.

6. Inspect the bushing for excessive wear.

7. Use a fine mill file to dress minor scratches or burrs.

8. If scratches, or grooves or scoring cannot be removed by hand with a soft stone or crocus cloth, replace the component.

9. Clean up damaged threads with the correct size tap.

10. Replace a cracked housing.

11. Replace worn bushings.

Adapter Plate





1. Clean the adapter plate parts with a suitable solvent. Air dry all the parts.

2. Inspect the adapter plate parts for the following conditions:

* Cracks

Replace the adapter plate parts if cracks are found.

* Scratches

* Burrs

* Nicked mounting surfaces

* Damaged sealing surfaces

* Damaged front or rear bearing bores

3. Inspect the machined mating surfaces for flatness. Check the mating surfaces with a straight edge.

4. Inspect the bearing races and bores for wear, scratches or grooves.

5. Inspect the bushing for excessive wear. Replace worn bushings.

6. Use a fine mill file to dress minor scratches or burrs.

7. If scratches, or grooves or scoring cannot be removed by hand with a soft stone or crocus cloth, replace the component.