What are the dangers of an untrained individual twisting or 'tweaking' a transmission? Can a 'little knowledge' cause irreparable damage to a system?

As in any industrial or commercial setting it is always unwise to allow untrained individuals to perform any kind of work on complicated equipment. In the case of transmission repairs, improper work practices could result in costly rework efforts, excessive vehicle downtime, and diminished customer satisfaction. For example, over-torquing filter cover bolts may result in stripped bolt hole threads, which would require a transmission removal for main case replacement.

Improper testing of an electronic control unit may result in damage to the internal circuits requiring its replacement. Fortunately for the fleet owner or end-user, Allison Transmission has a worldwide network of authorized distributors and dealers trained and equipped to perform a full range of maintenance and repair procedures. Fleet maintenance personnel may also attend training at an authorized distributor or at Allison Transmission's main manufacturing facility training center.

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