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. |