ATF Leakage Between Engine and Transmission

ATF leakage between engine and transmission - 5 Spd. A/T 01V Front and All Wheel Drive

^ Possible damage:

The ATF pump corroded resulting in increased wear and chafing on the torque converter hub, heavy ATF leakage.

^ Required actions:





- Make sure that no ATF escapes at oil leak inspection opening - arrow - after removing transmission. In this case, the final drive/transmission housing double shaft seal would be faulty.
- Replace final drive/transmission housing double shaft seal if necessary.





- Check brass sleeve - arrow - for signs of wear and seizing.





- Check hub - arrow - of torque converter for wear and corrosion.

If corrosion is detected:

- Replace ATF pump and torque converter.
- If there is heavy soiling, disassemble and clean transmission.
- Replace valve body.





- Check whether alignment sleeve - arrow - for torque converter is installed in crankshaft.





- Check whether both alignment sleeves - A - are inserted in cylinder block.
- Check alignment sleeves for deformation and holes in transmission flange for damage.

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