Gearbox/differential oil leaks
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Multipla Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1998–2010
- Section
- Consumption /leaks/ wear › Gearbox/differential oil leaks
Fault diagnosisGearbox/differential oil leaks
GEARBOX/DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAKS
An oil leak is seen from the gearbox/differential
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check whether the fault is accompanied by a noise from the gearbox with the vehicle stationary and in neutral Check the gearbox / differential oil level Op. 2110A04 | Continue to Step 1 | Noise detected from the gearbox | See table S22 | |
| Restore the correct level and carry out a road test. | If the defect persists, Continue to Step 1 | |||
| 1 | LEAKS CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Thoroughly wash the gearbox, cover it with talc and road test the vehicle. Visually check that there are no leaks In particular, check the condition of the gaskets:
| Continue to Step 2 | Leaks from the seals | Replace the gaskets Op. 2110C22 | |
| Leaks from rear cover gasket | Replace the rear cover gasket Op. 2110C30 | |||
| Leaks from differential oil seal | Replace the oil seal Op. 2110D63 | |||
| 2 | GEARBOX CASING CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Visually check the condition of the gearbox casing, using talc | Continue to Step 3 | Casing damaged, cracked or distorted | Replace the gearbox casing, the rear cover, or the entire gearbox (see Assembly 2110B) | |
| 3 | CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | |
Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Multipla
- PARTOil filterSearch: Fiat Multipla 1998 oil filter
- TOOLOil filter wrenchSearch: oil filter wrench
- FLUIDEngine oilSearch: Fiat Multipla engine oil
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