ATF breather pipe, removing and installing
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If ATF flows out at underside of transmission bell housing, input shaft seal and/or ATF breather pipe may be leaking. Before replacing any parts, be sure to find actual cause of malfunction.
- Input shaft seal must be replaced if leaking → Input shaft seal, replacing .
- ATF breather pipe must be replaced if leaking.
Removing
NOTE:
- Observe general repair notes → Repair instructions .
- Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions → Rules for cleanliness when working on transmission .
- Transmission removed
- Remove bolt - B -.
- Pull ATF breather pipe - A - out of mount.
Installing
Installation in reverse order of removal, note the following:
- Insert new ATF breather pipe - A - until it reaches stop.
- Tighten ATF breather pipe with strap and bolt - B - on transmission housing.
Torque specification
| Component | Nm |
|---|---|
| ATF breather pipe to transmission housing | 25 |