For 1990-2009 cars

### Transmission Case

1. Clean the transmission case in a suitable solvent. Air dry the transmission case.
2. Clean all sealant material from retainer bolt threads.
3. Inspect the transmission case for the following conditions:

3.1. | Cracks

3.2. | Scratches

3.3. | Damaged threads

3.4. | Burrs

3.5. | Nicked mounting surfaces

3.6. | Damaged sealing surfaces

3.7. | Damaged front or rear bearing bores

4. Inspect the machined mating surfaces for flatness with a straight edge.
5. Inspect the bearing races and bores for wear, scratches or grooves.
6. Inspect the bushing for excessive wear.
7. Use a fine mill file to dress minor scratches or burrs.
8. If scratches, or grooves or scoring cannot be removed by hand with a soft stone or crocus cloth, replace the component.
9. Clean up damaged threads with the correct size tap.
10. Replace a cracked housing.
11. Replace worn bushings.

### Adapter Plate

1. Clean the adapter plate parts with a suitable solvent. Air dry all the parts.
2. Inspect the adapter plate parts for the following conditions:

2.1. | Cracks

(replace a cracked adapter plate.)

2.2. | Scratches

2.3. | Burrs

2.4. | Nicked mounting surfaces

2.5. | Damaged sealing surfaces

2.6. | Damaged front or rear bearing bores

3. Inspect the machined mating surfaces for flatness. Check the mating surfaces with a straight edge.
4. Inspect the bearing races and bores for wear, scratches or grooves.
5. Inspect the bushing for excessive wear. Replace worn bushings.
6. Use a fine mill file to dress minor scratches or burrs.
7. If scratches, or grooves or scoring cannot be removed by hand with a soft stone or crocus cloth, replace the component.