Inspection and Verification: Notes

CAUTION: If transaxle noise is reported, first check the fluid level. The vehicle should not be driven if the fluid level is low.

NOTE: If any evaluation or inspection reveals an obvious concern, repair the vehicle.

NOTE: Before attempting to rectify any concerns, road test the vehicle to ascertain in which system the concern falls.

The technician should have a thorough knowledge of transaxle/clutch operation and accepted general transaxle/clutch guidelines to detect any problems.

A gear driven unit will produce a certain amount of noise. Some noise is acceptable and audible at certain speeds or under various driving conditions. Certain conditions, such as, road and weather, will amplify normal vehicle noise.

The following overview is a guide to diagnose a transaxle/clutch concern:

Verify and document the customer concern.
- During the customer interview, if a leak was noticed or if a leak is the concern, check the transmission fluid. The vehicle should not be driven if the fluid level is low.
Check fluid level and condition.
Evaluation of the clutch hydraulic system.
Evaluation of the clutch.
Inspect gearshift mechanism.
Road test.
Find the cause of the problem and correct it.