1992 Subaru SVX 6-3300cc 3.3L DOHC
20 Steps To successful Auto Transmission Repair
TSB 89-27 (Sept)
SUBJECT: TWENTY STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL TRANSMISSION REPAIR
1. | As you start work on a transmission, read your ATRA bulletins pertaining to that transmission. (If you do this every time, before you know it you'll have the bulletins memorized.) |
2. | Clean the entire transmission, including the valve body. |
3. | Check pumps, valve bodies, and cases for warpage. |
4. | Flat file pumps, valve bodies, and cases. (Just a few strokes with the file to knock off high spots and handle burrs.) |
5. | Check all pump gear clearances. |
6. | Check planet pinion endplay and side to side motion. |
7. | Soak all planet assemblies. |
8. | Soak all friction material for 15-30 minutes. |
9. | Sand, tumble, or replace all steel plates. |
10. | Re-surface all drums on which a band rides. |
11. | Replace all rotating oi1 control rings. |
12. | Check all oil control rings, and rubber products in their bores for proper fit. |
13. | Replace all major support bushings and bushings that control lube oil. |
14. | Pre-lubricate all bushings and thrust washers. |
15. | Pre-lube pumps. |
16. | Pre-fill torque converters. |
17. | Use available manuals to find specifications. |
18. | Set correct clutch and band clearances |
19. | Take the time to set total unit endplay |
20. | Use a torque wrench on all pumps and valve bodies. |