Engine Coolant In Transaxle
CAUTION:
Antifreeze will deteriorate the O-ring seals and the glue used to bond the clutch material to the pressure plate. Both conditions may cause transaxle damage.
Perform the following steps if the transaxle oil cooler has developed a leak, allowing engine coolant to enter the transaxle:
- Because the coolant will attach to the seal material causing leakage, disassemble the transaxle and replace all rubber type seals.
- Because the facing material may become separated from the steel center portion, replace the composition faced clutch plate assemblies.
- Replace all nylon parts including washers.
- Replace the torque converter.
- Thoroughly clean and rebuild the transaxle, using new gaskets and oil filter.
- Flush the cooler lines after you have properly repaired or replaced the transaxle.