Other Concerns: External Leaks

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OTHER CONCERNS - EXTERNAL LEAKS

Possible Component	Reference/Action
252 - ROUTINE
Transmission Fluid
Incorrect level	CHECK the transmission fluid level. ADJUST transmission fluid to correct level. REFER to PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .
Fluid Cooler Tubes
Cooler tube fittings	LOCATE leak source. REPAIR as required. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER . LOCATE leak source. REPAIR as required. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER .
Cooler tube O-rings, cooler tubes
Torque Converter
Torque converter studs	INSTALL a new torque converter.
Torque converter hub seal	INSTALL a new torque converter hub seal. INSTALL a new torque converter.
Torque converter weld
Transmission Case
Transmission vehicle harness connector	INSTALL a new transmission vehicle harness connector O-ring.
Transmission fluid fill tube	INSTALL a new transmission fluid fill tube.
Output shaft bushing and seal	INSPECT for bushing wear. INSTALL a new extension housing. REFER to EXTENSION HOUSING GASKET .
Manual control lever seal	INSTALL a new seal.
Transmission fluid pan seal (gasket)	Tighten transmission fluid pan-to-case bolts to specification. INSTALL a new seal.
Transmission case vent - damaged, case porosity	If damaged, REPAIR as necessary.
Leakage at gaskets, seals, transmission harness connector	REFER to LEAKAGE INSPECTION , Fluid Leakage in the Torque Converter Area and Transmission Leak Check Test Procedures in this service information for potential leak locations. Remove all traces of lubricant on exposed surface of the transmission. REPAIR as necessary. INSTALL a new transmission case. REFER to TRANSMISSION - GASOLINE ENGINES or TRANSMISSION - DIESEL ENGINES .
Case - leaking
Fluid Pump
Fluid pump O-ring	INSTALL a new O-ring. REFER to TRANSMISSION - OVERHAUL . INSTALL a new seal ring. REFER to TRANSMISSION - OVERHAUL .
Fluid pump seal ring