Procedures

Service Precautions

^ Use the following safety equipment as appropriate:
- Safety glasses
- Safety shoes
- Gloves
^ Keep the work area clean.
^ Keep the tools clean.
^ Clean the exterior of the transmission before removing any parts.
^ Do not use wipe cloths or rags.
^ Do not use solvents on:
- Rubber seals
- Plastic/Teflon thrust washers or seals
^ Blow out all of the passages with compressed air.
^ Clean out the small passages with a fine wire.
^ Handle the parts carefully in order to prevent damage.

Notice: The assembly of some components will require the use of an assembly lube. Always use J 36850 Transjel petroleum jelly during assembly. Greases other than the recommended assembly lube will change the transmission fluid characteristics and cause undesirable shift conditions and/or filter clogging.

^ When installing screws, bolts or studs into aluminum, always dip the threads into transmission fluid.
^ Always use a torque wrench for the proper torque.
^ Recondition damaged or stripped aluminum threads with thread inserts.
^ Replace all of the gaskets and O-ring seals. Do not use gasket cement or sealers.
^ Replace the Teflon@) and the rubber lip seals only when necessary. Always use the appropriate seal installers.


Inspection Procedure
^ Inspect the manual linkage for the following:
- Wear at the pivoting points
- Shift cable binding
- Proper shift cable attachment
^ Inspect the seals, gaskets, O-ring seals and mating surfaces for the following:
- Nicks
- Cuts
- Damage
^ Inspect the snap rings for the following:
- Expansion or compression
- Distortion
- Nicks
- Proper ring to groove fit
^ Inspect the bearings and thrust surfaces for the following defects:
- Wear
- Scoring
- Pitting