CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTION
OIL LEAKS.
1. Fluid Lines and Fittings Loose/
Leaks/Damaged.
1. Tighten fittings. If leaks persist, replace
fittings and lines if necessary.
2. Fill Tube (where tube enters case)
Leaks/Damaged.
2. Replace tube seal. Inspect tube for
cracks in fill tube.
3. Pressure Port Plug Loose
Loose/Damaged.
3. Tighten to correct torque. Replace plug
or reseal if leak persists.
4. Pan Gasket Leaks.
4. Tighten pan screws (150 in. lbs.). If leaks
persist, replace gasket.
5. Valve Body Manual Lever Shaft
Seal Leaks/Worn.
5. Replace shaft seal.
6. Rear Bearing Access Plate Leaks.
6. Replace gasket. Tighten screws.
7. Gasket Damaged or Bolts are
Loose.
7. Replace bolts or gasket or tighten both.
8. Adapter/Extension Gasket
Damaged Leaks/Damaged.
8. Replace gasket.
9. Park/Neutral Switch, or
Transmission Range Sensor
Leaks/Damaged.
9. Replace switch and gasket.
10. Converter Housing Area Leaks.
10. Check for leaks at seal caused by worn
seal or burr on converter hub (cutting seal),
worn bushing, missing oil return, oil in front
pump housing or hole plugged. Check for
leaks past O-ring seal on pump or past
pump-to-case bolts; pump housing porous,
oil coming out vent due to overfill or leak
past front band shaft access plug.
11. Pump Seal Leaks/Worn/
Damaged.
11. Replace seal.
12. Torque Converter Weld
Leak/Cracked Hub.
12. Replace converter.
13. Case Porosity Leaks.
13. Replace case.
NOISY OPERATION IN
FOURTH GEAR ONLY
1. Overdrive Clutch Discs, Plates or
Snap Rings Damaged.
1. Remove unit and rebuild clutch pack.
2. Overdrive Piston or Planetary
Thrust Bearing Damaged.
2. Remove and disassemble unit. Replace
either thrust bearing if damaged.
3. Output Shaft Bearings Scored/
Damaged.
3. Remove and disassemble unit. Replace
either bearing if damaged.
4. Planetary Gears Worn/Chipped.
4. Remove and overhaul overdrive unit.
5. Overdrive Unit Overrunning Clutch
Rollers Worn/Scored.
5. Remove and overhaul overdrive unit.
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