Vehicle Damage Warnings

PRECAUTIONS:
^ Before proceeding with disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the transmission. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
^ Disassembly should be done in a clean work area.
^ Use lint-free cloth or towels for wiping parts clean. Common shop rags can leave fibers that could interfere with the operation of the transmission.
^ Place disassembled parts in order for easier and proper assembly.
^ All parts should be carefully cleaned with a general purpose, non-flammable solvent before inspection or reassembly.
^ Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the transmission is disassembled.
^ When connecting A/T control unit harness connector, tighten bolt until red projection is in line with connector.
^ It is very important to perform functional tests whenever they are indicated.
^ The valve body contains precision parts and requires extreme care when parts are removed and service. Place removed parts in a parts rack in order to replace them in correct positions and sequences. Care will also prevent springs and small parts from becoming scattered or lost.
^ Properly installed valves, sleeves, plugs, etc. will slide along bores in valve body under their own weight.
^ Before assembly, apply a coat of recommended ATF to all parts. Apply petroleum jelly to protect O-rings and seals, and to hold bearings and washers in place during assembly. Do not use grease.
^ Extreme care should be taken to avoid damage to O-rings, seals and gaskets when assembling.
^ Replace ATF cooler if excessive foreign material is found in oil pan or clogging strainer.
^ After overhaul, refill the transmission with new ATF.
^ When the A/T drain plug is removed, only some of the fluid is drained. Old A/T fluid will remain in torque converter and ATF cooling system.
^ Always follow the outlined procedures when changing A/T fluid.