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Component Tests and General Diagnostics




Leakage Inspection





NOTICE: Do not try to stop the transmission fluid leak by increasing the torque beyond specification. This may cause damage to the case threads.

If leakage is found at the Transmission Range (TR) manual control lever, install a new seal. Refer to Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal.

If leakage is found at the TCM, install a new O-rings. Refer to Transmission Control Module (TCM) Transmission Control Module (TCM).

Check the fill plug and drain plug. If leakage is present refer to Transmission Draining and Filling Transmission Draining and Filling.

Check all the speed sensors for leakage. Refer to Input Shaft Speed Sensor - No. 1 Input Shaft Speed Sensor - No. 1, Input Shaft Speed Sensor - No. 2 Input Shaft Speed Sensor - No. 2 or Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor.

Check the RH and LH halfshaft seals. Refer to Halfshaft Seal - RH Halfshaft Seal - RH and Halfshaft Seal - LH Halfshaft Seal - LH.

The transaxle has the following parts to prevent external transmission fluid leakage:

- Sealer
- O-ring seals