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Replace contact part (switch) for steering and ignition lock > < Fit and remove engine bridge to engine

Mechanical fault without fault code

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" LUREF_1.gif

Converter malfunction

Replace converter

"Converter and/or fluid pump seal ring, replace" LUREF_1.gif

Fluid pump malfunction

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

"Transmission fluid condition, check" LUREF_1.gif

"Dismantle and assemble oil pump" LUREF_1.gif

"Remove and install oil pump" LUREF_1.gif

Internal transmission failure

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

"Transmission fluid condition, check" LUREF_1.gif


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

Probable Cause

Remedy

Description in operation:

Loose bolts on drive disc

Replace bolts with new ones and tighten with prescribed torque

"Recommended torque values"

Broken drive disc

Replace drive disc

"Drive disk, remove and install" in group "J" LUREF_1.gif

Transmission not properly attached to engine

Check engine/transmission alignment, retighten 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" LUREF_1.gif

Internal transmission failure

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

"Transmission fluid condition, check" LUREF_1.gif


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.

"Transmission fluid condition, check" LUREF_1.gif

"Remove and install oil pump" LUREF_1.gif

"Dismantle and assemble oil pump" LUREF_1.gif

Internal transmission failure

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

"Transmission fluid condition, check" LUREF_1.gif


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" LUREF_1.gif


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" LUREF_1.gif

Transmission not properly attached to engine

Retighten bolts with required torque

"Recommended torque values"

Fluid pump bushing damaged or loose

Check transmission fluid condition, if necessary replace fluid pump.

"Transmission fluid condition, check" LUREF_1.gif

"Remove and install oil pump" LUREF_1.gif

"Dismantle and assemble oil pump" LUREF_1.gif

Fluid pump seal ring

Replace fluid pump seal ring

"Converter and/or fluid pump seal ring, replace" LUREF_1.gif

Converter neck damaged or faulty

Replace converter and fluid pump seal ring

"Converter and/or fluid pump seal ring, replace" LUREF_1.gif


Fluid leak when vehicle is stationary

Probable Cause

Remedy

Description in operation:

Leaky seals or sealed points

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

"Replace axle shaft seal rings" LUREF_1.gif

"Remove and install fluid cooler lines" LUREF_1.gif

"Remove and install valve body cover" LUREF_1.gif

"Replace main housing" LUREF_1.gif

"Replace secondary housing"


Replace contact part (switch) for steering and ignition lock > < Fit and remove engine bridge to engine