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AT 500, 1500 SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
(2) If a bearing must be removed or installed
without a sleeve, press only on the race which is ad-
jacent to the mounting surface. If a press is not
available, seat the bearing with a drift and a hammer,
driving against the supported race.
4–7.
REMOVING (OR INSTALLING)
TRANSMISSION
a.
Drain Transmission Fluid. Drain the trans-
mission fluid from the transmission before removal
from the vehicle. For better drainage, the transmission
should be warm. Because applications will differ, con-
sult the vehicle service manual for specific instructions
for transmission removal and installation.
b.
Check Linkages and Lines. Make sure that
all linkage controls, cooler lines, temperature connec-
tion, input and output couplings, transmission fluid
filler tube and other equipment such as attached park-
ing brake handle, etc., and mounting bolts are discon-
nected before transmission removal. Carefully place
hydraulic lines out of the way of damage and cover all
openings to keep out dirt.
NOTE:
Position jack or joint sling to coincide with the
transmission center of gravity.
c.
Remove, Clean Transmission. Clean the ex-
terior of the transmission. If steam cleaning is used,
disassemble and dry the transmission immediately be-
cause condensation allowed to remain in the transmis-
sion could cause rust.
d.
Transmission Installation
(1) Use a transmission jack to raise the trans-
mission into mounting position. Mount the transmis-
sion.
(2) Make all connections from vehicle to
transmission.
(3) Verify all mechanical and electrical con-
nections.
(4) Fill the transmission with transmission
fluid (Paragraph 3–5 through 3–10) and road test after
installation.
4–8.
WEAR LIMITS
Refer to Table 8–1 for general and specific information
covering parts fits, clearances, and wear limits.
4–9.
SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
Refer to Table 8–2 for spring identification and specifi-
cations.
4–10. TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque specifications are given with each assembly
procedure. Also, the exploded view foldouts state
torque specifications for all threaded fasteners and
plugs. The charts on the foldouts are keyed by capital
letters to correspond with capital letters at the end of
items in the legend.