Inspection and Verification
CAUTION:
When internal wear/damage occurs in the transaxle, metal particles, clutch plate material, band material can travel into the torque converter, the fluid cooler tubes, the integral fluid cooler, and the oil-to-air (OTA) fluid cooler (3F749), if so equipped. These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transaxle concerns. To prevent future concerns, remove these contaminants from the cooling system before placing the transaxle back into use. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION
for fluid cooler flow testing, backflushing and cleaning, torque converter cleaning and inspection, and flushing.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage, incorrect component installation, and system leaks. Repair as necessary.
- Install a new or remanufactured radiator when fluid is found leaking from the integral fluid cooler. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Install a new OTA fluid cooler if there is leakage from the OTA fluid cooler. For additional information, refer to COMBINATION FLUID COOLER .
- If the fault is not visually evident, Go to SYMPTOM CHART .