Skoda Octavia Workshop Manual page 21

OCTAVIA
Edition 03.97
S00.5116.51.20
Technical Data
Repair information
Scrupulous care and cleanliness, as well as pro-
per tools are essential requirements for carry-
ing out perfect and successful gearbox repairs.
The generally valid basic rules of safety natu-
rally also apply to repair work.
A number of generally valid notes for individual
repair operations - which are otherwise listed at
several points in the workshop manual - are
summarised here. They apply to this workshop
manual.
Gearbox
♦ Do not run engine when the oil sump has
been removed or without ATF in the engine
and do not tow vehicle.
♦ When replacing the automatic gearbox, in-
spect the ATF in the planetary gear
⇒ page 37-22 and the ATF in the final drive
⇒ page 39-1, and top up if necessary. Ca-
pacities and specification ⇒ page 00-4.
♦ When the gearbox is removed, protect the
torque converter from dropping out.
♦ Thoroughly clean connection points and the
surrounding area before disconnecting.
♦ Before installing the gearbox, check the in-
stall dimension of the torque converter
⇒ page 32-3.
♦ When installing gearbox, ensure the dowel
sleeves are correctly located.
♦ Place removed parts down on a clean sur-
face and cover over. Use sheeting or paper.
Do not use fluffing cloth!
♦ Carefully cover over or seal opened compo-
nents if repairs are not carried out immedi-
ately.
♦ Install only clean parts: Do not remove re-
placement parts from their wrapping until just
before installing.
♦ Rules for cleanliness when carrying out work
on automatic gearbox ⇒ page 37-28.
O-rings, seals, gaskets
♦ Always replace O-rings, seals and gaskets.
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