- Clean the transmission
case in a suitable solvent and air dry.
- Clean all sealant material from the retainer bolt threads.
Notice: Do not nick, scratch or damage the sealing surface. The
sealing surface is a machined surface. Damage to the machined surface can
cause leakage.
- Clean all sealant material from the case sealing surfaces.
- Inspect the transmission case for the following conditions:
| • | Nicked mounting surfaces |
| • | Damaged sealing surfaces |
- Inspect the bearing races and bores for wear, scratches or grooves.
- With a straight edge, inspect the machined sealing surfaces for
flatness.
- Use a soft stone to dress minor scratches or burrs on the sealing
surfaces. Do not use a file.
- If scratches, grooves or scoring cannot be removed by hand with
a soft stone, replace the component.
- With the correct size tap, clean damaged threads.
- Replace a cracked housing.
