Inspection and Verification
CAUTION:
When internal wear or damage occurs in the transaxle, metal particles, clutch plate material and band material can travel into the fluid cooler tubes or fluid coolers (internal and external). These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transaxle concerns. To prevent further concerns, all these foreign contaminants need to be removed prior to placing the transaxle back into place. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION
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- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage, incorrect component installation and system leaks.
- Install a new or remanufactured radiator if evidence of a leak is found. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Install a new OTA cooler if evidence of a leak is found. Refer to AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER .
- If the visual inspection shows no obvious signs of mechanical damage, incorrect component installation and system leaks, GO to SYMPTOM CHART .