Contamination caused by not properly flushing the cooler
Preventative Action
Flush the transmission cooler as part of the installation process
Contamination Issue # 2
Symptom
Excessive heat
Premature bearing failure
Oil breakdown
Grinding in high & low
Oil leaking from breather
Cause
Defective cooler Contamination due to not flushing cooler Mixed lubricants Antifreeze or water in heat exchanger leaking into transmission Glyco causes synchro lining to come off.
Preventative Action
Flush system prior to installing the remanufactured unit. Utilize a new oil cooler and/or heat exchanger.
PTO Interface
Symptom
Hard shifting
Noise
Premature transmission failure
Cause
Improper cleaning of used PTO Failure to use a new PTO reseal kit Failure to set backlash properly (.006-.012).
Preventative Action
Clean PTO inside and outside. Inspect for wear, replace seal. Mount using PTO gasket shims & cooper washers on bolts.
Lubrication
Symptom
Noise
Excessive heat
Cause
Failure to use approved lubricants Failure to top off lubricants Failure to road test and recheck Mixed fluids in system.
Preventative Action
Follow recommended practices Know approved lubricants for all Drive Train components.
Driveline & Suspension
Symptom
Vibration
Noise
Grinding
Component failure
Cause
Failure to inspect driveline and suspension components for systems deficiencies.
Preventative Action
Perform inspection prior to putting the vehicle in service Practice standard maintenance intervals.
Component failures due to vibration – vibration caused by faulty driveline/suspension