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Case Assembly Inspection

  1. Inspect the components that are still on the transmission case for the following conditions:
    • Loose, cross-threaded, or damaged threads on the transmission oil cooler fittings
    • A loose, missing, or damaged transmission name plate
    Fig 1: Locating Transmission Name Plate & Oil Cooler Fittings
    G01386539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Inspect the transmission case for the following conditions:
    • Gasket sealing surfaces that are damaged or have porosity
    • Bolt and screw holes that are stripped or damaged - repair with thread insert
    • Damaged or porous case and fluid passages
    • Damaged snap ring grooves or housing splines
    • A loose, cross threaded, or damaged pressure test plug and fluid level hole plug
    Fig 2: Identifying Inspection Areas On Transmission Case
    G01386540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.