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ATF SEEPING FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [ET6A-EL, ET6AX-EL]

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Troubleshooting item

ATF seeping from automatic transaxle

Description

•  ATF is seeping from the automatic transaxle case.

•  Foreign matter mixed with ATF is in the automatic transaxle case.

Possible cause

Note

•  ATF seeping radiates from ATF leak source.

•  Identify the type of seeping oil referring to “SERVICE CAUTIONS, Oil Leakage Inspection” in the general information.(See SERVICE CAUTIONS [(E)].)

•  To prevent misdiagnosis, remove any grease or dirt from the seep location and verify the location of the seeping after driving the vehicle.

•  ATF leakage from the following locations

―  Oil pan (Part of drain plug etc.)

―  Converter housing (Part of torque converter etc.)

―  End cover

―  Oil cooler

―  Oil seal (differential)

―  Oil seal (control valve body)

―  Oil seal (manual shaft)

―  Dipstick

―  Line pressure detection port

―  Air breather

System wiring diagram

•  Not applicable

Connector diagram

•  Not applicable

Troubleshooting item	ATF seeping from automatic transaxle
Description	• ATF is seeping from the automatic transaxle case. • Foreign matter mixed with ATF is in the automatic transaxle case.
Possible cause	Note • ATF seeping radiates from ATF leak source. • Identify the type of seeping oil referring to “SERVICE CAUTIONS, Oil Leakage Inspection” in the general information.(See SERVICE CAUTIONS [(E)].) • To prevent misdiagnosis, remove any grease or dirt from the seep location and verify the location of the seeping after driving the vehicle. • ATF leakage from the following locations ― Oil pan (Part of drain plug etc.) ― Converter housing (Part of torque converter etc.) ― End cover ― Oil cooler ― Oil seal (differential) ― Oil seal (control valve body) ― Oil seal (manual shaft) ― Dipstick ― Line pressure detection port ― Air breather
System wiring diagram	• Not applicable
Connector diagram	• Not applicable

Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Results

Action

1

VERIFY IF THE MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS ATF LEAKAGE

• Verify if ATF is leaking from the locations described above.

• Is there ATF seeping from a location?

Yes

Verify the installation and damage condition of the part at the location where the ATF is seeping and repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

No

Symptom troubleshooting is completed.

Step	Inspection	Results	Action
1	VERIFY IF THE MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS ATF LEAKAGE • Verify if ATF is leaking from the locations described above. • Is there ATF seeping from a location?	Yes	Verify the installation and damage condition of the part at the location where the ATF is seeping and repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
1		No	Symptom troubleshooting is completed.