Torque Converter Housing Fluid Leakage

TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING AREA
1. Check for source of leakage.
2. Fluid leakage at or around the torque converter area may originate from an engine oil leak. The area should be examined closely. Factory fill fluid is red and, therefore, can be distinguished from engine oil.
3. Prior to removing the transaxle, perform the following checks:
4. When leakage is determined to originate from the transaxle, check fluid level prior to removal of the transaxle and torque converter.
5. High oil level can result in oil leakage out the vent in the manual shaft. If the fluid level is high, adjust to proper level.
6. After performing this operation, inspect for leakage. If a leak persists, perform the following operation on the vehicle. This will determine if the torque converter or transaxle is leaking.

TORQUE CONVERTER LEAKAGE
Possible sources of torque converter leakage are:
- Torque converter weld leaks at the outside (peripheral) weld.
- Torque converter hub weld.

NOTE: Hub weld is inside and not visible. Do not attempt to repair. Replace torque converter.