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Transmission Fluid Condition, Check > < Sealants, Lubricants and Locking Compounds - Automatic Transmission AR 25/35/5 L40-E

Mechanical Faults without Trouble Codes

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

"Transmission, Replace"

Fluid pump malfunction

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

"Transmission Fluid Condition, Check", "Assemblies, 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"


Mechanical Faults without Trouble Codes (Continued)

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 tightening in accordance with required 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"


Mechanical Faults without Trouble Codes (Continued)

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", "Assemblies, 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"


Mechanical Faults without Trouble Codes (Continued)

Leakage 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.

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

Fluid pump seal ring

Replace fluid pump seal ring

"Transmission, Replace"

Converter neck damaged or faulty

Replace converter and fluid pump seal ring

"Transmission, Replace"


Mechanical Faults without Trouble Codes (Continued)

Leakage when vehicle is stationary

Probable Cause

Remedy

Description in operation

Leakage occurring at or around seals

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

"Brake Band Servo Cover and/or Seal, Replace", "Seal Ring – Selector Lever Shaft for Transmission, Replace", "Seal Ring in Transmission Nose Piece, Replace", "Transmission Nose Piece, Seal or Replace", "Transmission Fluid Pan (Main Housing), Remove and Install and/or Replace Seal", "Transmission Fluid Pan (Intermediate Housing), Remove and Install and/or Replace Seal", "Sensor – Transmission Output Speed and/or Seal Ring, Replace", "Fluid Cooler Lines (Feed and Return) – Transmission, Remove and Install", or "Assemblies, Remove and Install".



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Transmission Fluid Condition, Check > < Sealants, Lubricants and Locking Compounds - Automatic Transmission AR 25/35/5 L40-E