Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

ATF Leakage Check at Torque Converter Housing Cap
1. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is supported securely.





2. Check for fluid leaks at the torque converter housing cap (A).





3. If there is a leak, remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B). Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.





5. Remove the torque converter housing cap (A).
6. Remove the O-ring (B) from the cap, and replace it.
7. Install the new O-ring on the cap, and install the cap on the torque converter housing (C).
8. Refill the transmission with ATF.