A/T Dipstick - Fluid Leak at Vent

84chrysler2 Models


All 1978-1983 Domestic Front Wheel Drive Vehicles Equipped With Automatic Transaxle


Subject


Oil "Leaking" Out the Transaxle Dipstick Handle


Index


TRANSMISSION


Date

October 15, 1984


No.


21-04-84

P-4516-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Oil leakage at dipstick vent.


DIAGNOSIS

Inspect for presence of fluid at the dipstick handle.


PARTS REQUIRED

1 - Dipstick Assembly PN 4348625 (1978-1983 Models
W/0 Common Sump)
1 - Dipstick Assembly PN 4295947 (1983 Models With

Common Sump)

REPAIR PROCEDURE

The dipstick assembly on front wheel drive automatic transaxles is of a hollow tube-type design. The hollow handle allows air to be vented into and out of the transaxle as needed due to temperature changes.

The dipstick handle is the only air vent on 1983 transaxles (common sump with the differential) and should never be plugged. Plugging the vent could result in either oil being forced past the external seals or the dipstick popping out of the transaxle, resulting in leak complaints.

If oil is "leaking" out of the dipstick handle (vent), the usual cause is either too much oil in the transaxle and/or long-term (2-3 days) downhill parking on a steep incline (either on road surface or during vehicle shipment). Oil level must be verified at normal operating temperature (refer to service manual). A revised dipstick with a higher venting point to help reduce oil leakage at the dipstick is available. Install the dipstick as indicated in the above "Parts Required" section.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty

TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 21-12-01-90....................... 0.2 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: 65 - Leaks