Case Components: Inspection
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- Inspect components still on transaxle case for the following:
- Loose, cross-threaded, or damaged ATF cooler pipe fittings.
- Loose, missing, or damaged transaxle name plate.
- Loose, plugged, or damaged vent assembly.
- Loose, cross-threaded, or damaged oil pressure test hole plug.
- Inspect transaxle case for the following:
- Damaged or porous gasket sealing surfaces.
- Stripped or damaged bolt or screw holes (repair with 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 torque converter oil seal.