12. Transfer Case and Adapter Plate Cleaning and Inspection

Transfer Case and Adapter Plate Cleaning and Inspection (CTS, GTO, SSR M10)

Transmission Case





1. Clean the transmission case in a suitable solvent. Air dry the transmission case.
2. Clean all sealant material from retainer bolt threads.
3. Inspect the transmission case for the following conditions:
^ Cracks
^ Scratches
^ Damaged threads
^ Burrs
^ Nicked mounting surfaces
^ Damaged sealing surfaces
^ Damaged front or rear bearing bores
4. Inspect the machined mating surfaces for flatness with a straight edge.
5. Inspect the bearing races and bores for wear, scratches or grooves.
6. Inspect the bushing for excessive wear.
7. Use a fine mill file to dress minor scratches or burrs.
8. If scratches, or grooves or scoring cannot be removed by hand with a soft stone or crocus cloth, replace the component.
9. Clean up damaged threads with the correct size tap.
10. Replace a cracked housing.
11. Replace worn bushings.

Adapter Plate





1. Clean the adapter plate parts with a suitable solvent. Air dry all the parts.
2. Inspect the adapter plate parts for the following conditions:
^ Cracks - Replace the adapter plate part if cracks are found.
^ Scratches
^ Burrs
^ Nicked mounting surfaces
^ Damaged sealing surfaces
^ Damaged front or rear bearing bores
3. Inspect the machined mating surfaces for flatness. Check the mating surfaces with a straight edge.
4. Inspect the bearing races and bores for wear, scratches or grooves.
5. Inspect the bushing for excessive wear. Replace worn bushings.
6. Use a fine mill file to dress minor scratches or burrs.
7. If scratches, or grooves or scoring cannot be removed by hand with a soft stone or crocus cloth, replace the component.