Possible Points of Fluid Leaks
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Control Valve Body Cover (29)
- Incorrectly tightened control valve body cover bolts
- Improperly installed or damaged control valve body cover sealant
- Damaged control valve body cover or mounting face
Case Leak
- Lube Fill Plug (70)
- Wiring connector O-ring seal (46)
- Damaged manual shift shaft seal assembly (713)
- Loose or damaged fluid cooler pipe fitting seals (87)
- Loose fluid pressure test hole plug (66)
- Porous casting
Leak at the Torque Converter End
- Converter leak in the weld area
- Converter seal lip cut. Check the converter hub for damage
- Converter seal bushing moved forward and damaged
- Converter seal garter spring missing from the seal
- Porous casting of the transmission case or the fluid pump
Leak at the Vent
- Overfilled system
- Water or coolant in the fluid. The fluid will appear milky
- Transmission case porous
- Plugged vent (815)
- Drain-back holes plugged