Transmission Case Cover Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the transmission case cover and air dry. Ensure solvent is removed from the fluid passages and bearings.
- Inspect the front differential transfer drive gear assembly rear bearing assembly (623) for the following conditions:
- Bent cages
- Brinneling
- Pitting
- Flaking
- Inspect the input shaft support bearing (625) for the following conditions:
- Bent cages
- Brinneling
- Pitting
- Flaking
- Inspect the transmission cover sealing surface for damage.
- Inspect the 1-2 reverse clutch piston bore for wear or damage.
- Inspect the lugs for the 1-2 reverse clutch plates for grooves that will prevent the plates for sliding.
- Replace the transmission case cover if any of the above conditions are found.
Fig 1: Locating Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Assembly Rear Bearing Assembly & Input Shaft Support Bearing