Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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       | Transmission Case Assembly 
 
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            | • | Inspect for cracked or broken transmission case. 
 
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            | • | Inspect for porosity or damage on the sealing surfaces. 
 
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            | • | Inspect for loose fluid cooler pipe nut or damaged fluid cooler pipe seals. 
 
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            | • | Inspect for damaged manual shift shaft seal. 
 
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            | • | Inspect for damaged or worn drive shaft retaining ring on the left drive shaft. 
 
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            | • | Inspect for damaged or worn retaining ring between transmission and transfer case. 
 
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            | • | Inspect for plugged vent cap. 
 
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            | • | Inspect for loose fluid drain plug or fluid check bolt. 
 
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       | Valve Body Cover Assembly 
 
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            | • | Inspect for damaged or warped valve body cover assembly. 
 
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            | • | Inspect for damaged or improperly installed valve body cover gasket. 
 
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            | • | Inspect for loose valve body cover bolts. 
 
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