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Transmission Mounting Surface Runout Procedure

1. Hold the gauge plate flat against the crankshaft flange.
2. Place the dial indicator stem on the transmission mounting bolt hole boss. Set the indicator to zero.
3. Take and record the readings obtained on the remaining transmission mounting bolt hole bosses. Measurements should not vary more than 0.203 mm (0.008 inches).
4. If the readings vary more than 0.203 mm (0.008 inches), check the crankshaft flange runout.