TM 10-3930-671-24 Reassembly Be  sure  that  interiors  of  all  housings  are  clean.    It  is  important  that  dirt  and  other  foreign  materials  be  kept  out  of  the transaxle during reassembly.  Dirt is an abrasive and can damage polished surfaces of bearings and washers.  Use certain precautions, as listed below, during reassembly. 1. GASKETS  -  As  applicable,  when  gaskets  are required,  use  new  gaskets  as  the  transaxle  is being  rebuilt.    Be  sure  all  gaskets  are  installed. An   omission   of   any   gasket   can   result   in   oil leakage. 2. CAPSCREWS  AND  THREADED  FASTENERS Use  only  threaded  fasteners  of  the  correct  part number  and  material  specification.    Replace  all fasteners  which  have  a  questionable  condition. Apply   lubricant   or   thread   compound   only   as specified.      Be   sure   all   fasteners   are   installed (none    omitted)    and    torqued    to    the    correct specification. 3. O-Rings - Lubricate all O-rings with transmission fluid. 4. ASSEMBLY    -    Refer    to    the    illustrations    and photographs provided in the detailed disassembly instructions as a guide to reassembly. 5. INITIAL  LUBRICATION  -  Coat  all  washers  and splines of shafts with Lubriplate during reassembly to prevent scoring and galling. 6. BEARINGS     -     Use     of     the     proper     bearing installation tool is recommended for the installation of bearings.  The  proper  tool  applies equal   force   to   both   bearing   races,   preventing damage to balls/rollers and races while maintaining  correct  bearing  alignment  with  bore and  shaft.    Avoid  using  a  tubular  or  sleeve-type driver, whenever possible. TORQUE RECOMMENDATIONS - Correct torque application    is    extremely    important    to    ensure    long transaxle    life    and    dependable    performance.        Over- tightening   or   under-tightening   can   result   in   a   loose installation   and,   in   many   instances,   eventually   cause damage to transaxle gears, shafts and/or bearings.  Use a torque wrench whenever possible to attain recommended    torque    ratings.        Refer    to    Section    2, Service Specifications, for torque recommendations. TOOL  REFERENCE  -  Some  repair  procedures  in  this manual  may  show  the  use  of  specialized  tools.    Their actual   use   is   recommended   as   they   make   transaxle repair  easier  and  faster  and  prevent  costly  damage  to critical parts. But for the most part, ordinary mechanic’s tools such as socket wrenches, screwdrivers, etc., and other standard shop items such as a press, mauls and soft bars are all that is needed to successfully disassemble and reassemble the transaxle. F-344