Flushing Procedure

NOTE:
For the following procedures, refer to the "Automatic Transaxle Service Manual."

1. Disassemble the control valve body assembly.

2. Clean all passages and valves within control valve body assembly.

3. Dry all parts.

4. Verify that all valves within control valve body assembly move (slide freely) from their own weight within the control valve body assembly bores.

a. If the valves move freely within their bores, proceed to step 5.

b. If any of the valves do not move freely within their bore replace the control valve body assembly, then proceed to step 7.

5. Install any new transaxle control actuator valves that have to be replaced due to a ring of iron sediment.

6. Reassemble the control valve body assembly. Do not install the control valve body assembly into the transaxle at this time.

7. Remove transaxle rear cover.

8. Disassemble the clutch feed tubes from the rear cover and flush with clean carburetor or brake cleaner.

9. Flush the passages inside the rear cover with clean carburetor or brake cleaner and blow-out passages with compressed air.

10. Disconnect the transaxle cooler pipes from the transaxle and flush the transaxle cooler and pipes using the Oil Line Cooler Flusher SA9165T, following the instructions included with the tool.

11. Drain transaxle fluid and replace transaxle oil pressure filter. Fill transaxle with transaxle fluid to specifications in service manual.

12. Assemble the transaxle and test drive to verify repair. Refer to the "Test Drive Procedure" in this bulletin.