Possible Leak Points
Possible Points of Fluid LeaksTransmission Oil Pan
^ Incorrectly tightened oil pan bolts
^ Improperly installed or damaged oil pan gasket
^ Damaged oil pan or mounting face
^ Incorrect oil pan gasket
Case Leak
^ Damaged or missing fill tube seal
^ Mislocated fill tube bracket
^ Damaged vehicle speed sensor seal
^ Damaged manual shaft seal
^ Loose or damaged oil cooler connector fittings
^ Worn or damaged propeller shaft oil seal
^ Loose line pressure pipe plug
^ Porous casting
Leak at the Torque Converter End
^ Converter leak in the weld area
^ Converter seal lip cut. Check the converter hub for damage
^ Converter seal bushing moved forward and damaged
^ Converter seal garter spring missing from the seal
^ Porous casting of the transmission case or the oil pump
Leak at the Vent Pipe or the Fluid Fill Tube
^ Overfilled system
^ Water or coolant in the fluid. The fluid will appear milky
^ Transmission case porous
^ Incorrect fluid level indicator
^ Plugged vent
^ Drain-back holes plugged
^ Mispositioned oil pump to case gasket, if equipped
Leak Inspection Points
1 - Wiring Harness Pass-Through Connector O-ring Seal
2 - Transmission Vent Assembly
3 - Converter Housing to Case Joint (Pump to Case Oil Seal)
4 - Line Pressure Plug
5 - Case Extension to Case Seal
6 - Manual Shaft Seal
7 - Case Extension Oil Seal Assembly
8 - Torque Converter Assembly
9 - Pump to Case Oil Seal
10 - Pump Oil Seal Assembly
11 - Internal Transmission Speed Sensor to Case O-ring Seal - Some Models
12 - 2-4 Servo Cover O-ring Seal
13 - Oil Fill Tube Seal
14 - Oil Cooler Pipe Connectors
15 - Transmission Case
16 - Transmission Oil Pan Gasket