Special Tools

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J 36850: Assembly Lubricant or equivalent

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Locating Oil Feed Pipe Inspection Areas

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Inspect the oil feed pipes (83) for plugged passages, bent pipes, or cracks.
Inspect the oil feed pipe seal rings (82) in order to verify the proper location of the seal rings (82).

NOTE: The oil feed pipe seals are glued into place during initial assembly. If you must replace a seal ring, be sure to thoroughly clean any residual glue from the oil feed pipes.

Replace the seal rings (82) only if they are cut, swelled or damaged.
Clean and dry the oil feed pipes.

Fig 2: View Of Oil Feed Pipe Assembly

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Install new oil feed pipe seal rings (82) if necessary.
Retain any newly installed oil feed pipe seal rings (82) with J 36850: lubricant or equivalent.
Install the oil feed pipe assembly (83) onto the transmission case (51).

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the four oil feed pipe bolts (81). Hand start the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).