General Repair Notes and Instructions

COMPONENT PARTS

General Notes

- The instructions here are organized so that you work on only one component group at a time.
- This will help avoid confusion from similar-looking parts of different subassemblies being on your workbench at the same time.
- The component groups are inspected and repaired from the converter housing side.
- As much as possible, complete the inspection, repair and assembly before proceeding to the next component group. If a component group cannot be assembled because parts are being ordered, be sure to keep all parts of that group in a separate container while proceeding with disassembly, inspection, repair and assembly of other component groups.

General Cleaning Notes

- All disassembled parts should be washed clean and any fluid passages and holes blown through with compressed air.
- When using compressed air to dry parts, always aim away from yourself to prevent accidentally spraying automatic transmission fluid or kerosene in your face.
- The recommended automatic transmission fluid or kerosene should be used for cleaning.

Parts Arrangement

- After cleaning, the parts should be arranged in the correct order to allow efficient inspection, repairs, and reassembly.
- When disassembling a valve body, be sure to keep each valve together with the corresponding spring.
- New discs for the brakes and clutches that are to be used for replacement must be soaked in transmission fluid for at least 15 minutes before assembly.

General Assembly

- All oil seal rings, clutch discs, clutch plates, rotating parts, and sliding surfaces should be coated with transmission fluid prior to reassembly.
- All gaskets and rubber O-rings should be replaced.
- Make sure that the ends of a snap ring are not aligned with one of the cutouts and are installed in the groove correctly.
- If a worn bushing is to be replaced, the subassembly containing that bushing must be replaced.
- Check thrust bearings and races for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
- Use petroleum jelly to keep parts in place.