Repairing ATF Leaks Under Warranty (ASN0404-04)

REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY

ACURA SERVICE NEWS

SERVICE INFORMATION

When repairing an ATF leak thats covered under warranty, Vehicle Service Contract (VSC), or Certified Used Car (CUC), use these guidelines to decide whether to repair or replace the A/T:

• To find the source of the leak, clean the surface with carburetor cleaner, and then apply Met-L-Check D-70 Developer (call 310-450-1111  to order). Or you could use fluorescent dye and an ultraviolet light.
• A shift shaft seal, banjo bolt, cover gasket, test port plug, pressure switch, or solenoid leak should be repaired and retested before ordering a reman A/T.
• If an axle seal is leaking, check for loose differential carrier bearings by pushing up and down on the inner CV joint, and watching the opposite inner CV joint. If the differential carrier bearings are loose, replace the A/T.
• When replacing a leaking torque converter seal, inspect the seal for heat damage. If the seal is melted, replace the A/T. If the circumference is torn or damaged, replace the seal.
• If the drain plug or test pressure port sealing washer is leaking, inspect the sealing surfaces for gouges or cracks. If the bolt and sealing surface are smooth, install a new sealing washer, and torque the bolt to spec.

Never  disassemble the A/T for any warranty repair. An A/T core thats returned disassembled is considered an unusable core. Your warranty claim will be debited a $1,000  core loss charge.