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7. Front and Rear Housings

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.