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Transmission Fluid Level, Check (AF 13-II/AF 17/AF 20/AF 22) > < Transmission Identification (AF13-II/AF17/AF20/AF22)

Mechanical Faults without Fault Codes (AF 13-II/AF 17/AF 20/AF 22)

Note:   Transmission faults may be purely mechanical and do not always affect transmission function. The following tables help to localise faults.

Loud fluttering noise in selector lever position N or P (stationary vehicle, engine running at idle speed)

Probable Cause

Remedy

Description in operation

Incorrect fluid level

Check fluid level

Transmission Fluid Level, Check and Correct

Converter malfunction

Replace converter

"Converter and/or Fluid Pump Seal Ring, Replace"

Fluid pump malfunction

Check transmission fluid condition, disassemble and clean fluid pump if necessary.

"Check Transmission Fluid Condition", "Fluid Pump, Remove and Install", "Fluid Pump, Disassemble and Assemble".

Internal transmission failure

Check transmission fluid condition, if necessary disassemble transmission and correct fault.

"Transmission Fluid Condition, Check"


Screeching noise in selector lever position N or P (stationary vehicle, engine running at idle speed)

Probable Cause

Remedy

Description in operation

Loose fastening bolt on drive disc

Replace fastening bolt and tighten in accordance with specified tightening torque.

Recommended Torque Values

Broken drive disc

Replace drive disc

"Drive Disk, Remove and Install" in group "J".

Transmission not properly attached to engine

Check engine/transmission alignment, retighten fastening bolts with required torque.

Recommended Torque Values

Converter scrapes transmission housing

Check transmission fluid condition, if necessary disassemble transmission and correct fault.

"Transmission Fluid Condition, Check"

Internal transmission failure

Check transmission fluid condition, if necessary disassemble transmission and correct fault.

"Transmission Fluid Condition, Check"


Screeching noise when in gear (stationary vehicle, engine running at idle speed)

Probable Cause

Remedy

Description in operation

Worn bushing in fluid pump

Check transmission fluid condition, if necessary replace fluid pump.

"Check Transmission Fluid Condition", "Fluid Pump, Remove and Install", "Fluid Pump, Disassemble and Assemble".

Internal transmission failure

Check transmission fluid condition, if necessary disassemble transmission and correct fault.

"Transmission Fluid Condition, Check"


Loud knocking or metallic noises in every gear except for in 4th gear

Probable Cause

Remedy

Description in operation

Internal transmission failure

Check transmission fluid condition, if necessary disassemble transmission and correct fault.

"Transmission Fluid Condition, Check"


Fluid leak between engine and transmission when vehicle is stationary and engine is running

Probable Cause

Remedy

Description in operation

Fluid level too high

Check fluid level

Transmission Fluid Level, Check and Correct

Transmission not properly attached to engine

Retighten fastening bolts with required torque.

Recommended Torque Values

Fluid pump bushing damaged or loose

Check transmission fluid condition, if necessary replace fluid pump.

"Check Transmission Fluid Condition", "Fluid Pump, Remove and Install", "Fluid Pump, Disassemble and Assemble".

Fluid pump seal ring

Replace fluid pump seal ring

"Converter and/or Fluid Pump Seal Ring, Replace"

Converter neck damaged or faulty

Replace converter and fluid pump seal ring

"Converter and/or Fluid Pump Seal Ring, Replace"


Fluid leak when vehicle is stationary

Probable Cause

Remedy

Description in operation

Leaky seals or seams

Check axle shaft seals, fluid cooler lines and connections, transmission housing and sealing points.

"Replace axle shaft seal ring", "Fluid Cooling Lines, Remove and Install", "Side Cover, Seal or Replace", "Main Housing, Replace", "Auxiliary Housing, Replace"



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Transmission Fluid Level, Check (AF 13-II/AF 17/AF 20/AF 22) > < Transmission Identification (AF13-II/AF17/AF20/AF22)