Tiburon L4-2.0L (1999)
Fluid Pump: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Drain Hole Oil Leak
Group: TRANSAXLE
Number: 00-40-005-1
Date: JUNE, 2000
Model:
1996-99 ELANTRA
1997-99 TIBURON
Subject
1996-99 ELANTRA/1997-99 TIBURON
OIL LEAK BEHIND TORQUE CONVERTER
The TSB is being revised to correct the part number for the oil pump seal
DESCRIPTION:
Some 1996-99 Elantra and 1997-99 Tiburon transaxles produced prior to 05/15/99 may experience an oil leak in the bellhousing behind the torque
converter. If this occurs, the oil leak will be observed at the drain hole on the lower surface of the transaxle.
An oil leak at this location on a vehicle with less than 15,000 miles in service may be due to case porosity.
SERVICE INFORMATION:
If you are servicing a vehicle with an oil leak in the bellhousing behind the torque converter refer to the table below to determine the proper repair
procedure.
REPAIR INFORMATION:
1.
Remove the transaxle.
2.
Remove the torque converter.
3.
Use a wrench or suitable tool to remove the oil seal.
