Case Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the case thoroughly with solvent. Air dry.
- Do not wipe with a cloth or with paper shop towels.
- Remove all residual sealant. Clean the case threads.
- Inspect the case channel plate side for the following:
- Unmarred gasket sealing surfaces that need to be cleaned
- Bolt holes with stripped threads
- Porosity between oil passages
- Cracks in the casting
- Damaged snap ring grooves
- Damaged band anchors
- Leaking drain plugs
- Inspect all servo bores for the following:
- Scratches or scoring
- Porosity
NOTE:
Use J 36850 or equivalent during assembly in order to retain checkballs or to lubricate components. Lubricants other than the recommended assembly lube changes the transmission fluid characteristics and causes undesirable shift conditions or filter clogging.