Inspection and Verification

Transaxle Cooling






Inspection and Verification

NOTICE: The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage. Refer to the Material specification and/or the transmission fluid level indicator for the correct fluid. Use only clean transmission fluid designated for this transaxle and torque converter being serviced.

NOTICE: Do not mix MERCON(R) V or MERCON(R) LV transmission fluid. This may cause erratic shift feel, erratic shift timing and/or transmission failure.

NOTE: Transmission fluid application:
- Early build vehicles require MERCON(R) V
- Late build vehicles require MERCON(R) LV

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the vehicle to duplicate the condition.

2. If the inspection reveals obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.

3. Install new components if a transmission fluid leak is found in any of the transaxle cooling components.

4. If the concern(s) remains after the inspection, determine the symptom(s). GO to Symptom Chart - Transaxle Cooling or GO to Symptom Chart - NVH. Symptom Chart - Transaxle Cooling Symptom Chart - NVH