d. Front and Rear Housings

1. Remove the old sealant from the housings.

2. Clean the transmission housings in a suitable cleaning solvent. Air dry the housing.

3. Inspect the housing for the following conditions: Cracks Damaged threads Nicked mounting surfaces Burrs Scratches

4. Replace a cracked housing.

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

6. Replace the housing if scratches, grooves or scoring cannot be removed with a soft stone or a crocus cloth.

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