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Transaxle slips, shifts are rough, is noisy or has no
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- There are many probable causes for this, but the
home mechanic should be concerned with only one
possibility - Fluid level.
- Befor taking the vehicle to a repair shop, check
the level and condition of the fluid. Correct the
fluid level as necessary or change the fluid and
filter if needed. if the problem persists, have a
professional diagnos the probable cause.
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Fluid leakage
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- Automatic transaxle fluid is a deep red color.
Fluid leaks should not be confused with engine
oil, which can easily be blow by air flow to the
transaxle.
- To pinpoint a leak, first remove all built up
dirt and grime from around the transaxle
Degreesing agents and/or steam cleaning will
achieve this. With the underside clean, drive the
vehicle at LOW speeds so air flow will not blow
the leak far from its source. Raise the vehicle
and determine where the leak is coming from.
Common areas are:
- PAN: Tignten mounting bolts and/or replace pan
gasket as necessary.
- FILLER PIPE: Replace the rubber seal where pipe
enters transaxle case.
- TRANSAXLE OIL LINES: Tighten connectors where
lines enter transaxle case and/or replace the
lines.
- VENT PIPE: Transaxle overfilled and/or water in
fluid.
- SPEEDOMETER CONNECTOR: Replace the O-Ring where
speedometer cable enters transaxle case.
- DRIVEAXLE OIL SEAL: Replace the driveaxle oil
seals.
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