Causes

The cause of most transaxle oil leaks can usually be located with the transaxle in the vehicle. The transaxle case components are constructed of aluminum-and separated into three pieces the right case, the left case, and the transaxle side cover. If a leak exists between the left case and the right case, the transaxle must be removed from the vehicle for repair. Refer to the Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case

Unit Repair Manual for transaxle unit repair procedures. Most other leaks may be repaired with the transaxle in the vehicle. There are three methods for locating manual transaxle oil leaks.