Inspection Procedure
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- Inspect the components that are still on the transmission case for the following conditions:
- Loose, cross-threaded or damaged pipe fittings on the transmission oil cooler
- A loose, missing or damaged transmission name plate
- Inspect the transmission case for the following conditions:
- Gasket sealing surfaces that are damaged or which have porosity
- Bolt or screw holes that are stripped or damaged (repair with a thread insert)
- Damaged or porous case oil passages
- Damaged snap ring grooves or housing splines
- Loose, missing or damaged band anchor pins
- Damaged or porous case surfaces
- Plugged drain back holes for the torque converter oil seal
- Inspect the components that are still on the transmission case for the following conditions:
- A loose, plugged or damaged transmission vent assembly
- A loose, cross-threaded or damaged oil pressure test hole plug