Parts Cleaning, Inspection and Replacement

IMPORTANT:
1. Use appropriate safety equipment such as:
- Safety glasses
- Safety shoes
- Gloves
2. Keep work area and tools clean.
3. Clean transaxle exterior before removing parts.
4. Do not use wipe cloths or rags.
5. Do not use solvent on:
- Rubber seals
- Clutch plates
- Sensors, gear selector switch
- Seal rings
6. Blow out all passages with compressed air.
7. Clean out small passages with fine wire.
8. Handle parts carefully to prevent damage.

NOTICE: Saturn ATF (P/N 21005966) is not compatible with this transaxle. If Saturn ATF is used, transaxle damage will result. This transaxle uses DEXRON(R) ATF (PIN 21019228).

9. Lubricate all internal parts with ATF during assembly.
10. When installing screws, bolts or studs into aluminum, always dip threads in ATF.
11. Always use torque wrench for proper torque.
12. Recondition damaged or stripped aluminum threads with thread inserts.
13. Replace all gaskets and O-ring seals. Do not use gasket cement or sealers except where specified in procedures.
14. Do not clean aluminum transaxle components in any type of caustic solvents.

INSPECT
1. Manual linkage for:
- Wear at pivoting points
- Bent or broken links
2. All seals, gaskets, O-rings and mating surfaces for:
- Nicks
- Cuts
- Damage
3. Snap rings for:
- Expansion or compression
- Distortion
- Nicks