General Inspection

GENERAL INSPECTION

NOTE: Oil-soluble aniline or fluorescent dyes premixed at the rate of one half teaspoon of dye powder to one half pint of transmission fluid may be useful in locating the source of a leakage. If the transmission fluid in the radiator cooler leaks into the coolant system, a black light must be used to see the fluorescent dye solution.

1. Check speedometer cable connector at the transmission. Replace rubber 0-ring, if necessary.
2. Check oil pan gasket. Tighten attaching bolts to proper torque and/or replace gasket, if necessary.
3. Check fluid filler tube connection at transmission case. Check filler tube 0-ring seal for damage. If leakage is found, install new short oil inlet tube and 0-ring seal or clean the area and apply sealer around the tube.
4. Check fluid lines and fitting between transmission and cooler in radiator tank for looseness, wear, or damage. If leakage is found, tighten fitting to proper torque, or replace the damaged parts.
5. Check engine coolant in radiator. If transmission fluid is present in coolant, the cooler in the radiator is leaking.
6. If leakage is found at the downshift control lever and manual lever shaft, replace seal.
7. Inspect pipe plug on left rear side of transmission case. Tighten plug or replace, if necessary.
8. Fluid leakage from the converter housing may be caused by engine oil leakage past the rear main bearing, by oil galley plug leaks, or by power steering fluid leakage from steering system. Determine the exact cause of the leak before beginning service procedures.