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Inspection Procedure 2: Oil Leaks: Diagnosis

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  1. STEP 1. Visual check. 

    Raise the vehicle, and check for oil leaks. If oil leak is difficult to locate, steam clean the transaxle and drive the vehicle for at 10 minutes. Then check the leak again.

    Q: Is the oil leak(s) found? 

    • YES:  Go to Step 2.
    • NO:  Check for the oil leaks around the engine. Then go to  Step 4.
  2. STEP 2. Visual check at the clutch housing. 

    Q: Do oil leaks appear around the joint between the engine and the clutch housing? 

    • YES:  Remove the transaxle. Check the input shaft oil seal, and replace if necessary. Then go to  Step 4.
    • NO:  Go to Step 3.
  3. STEP 3. Check the oil seal or O-ring for damage. 

    Q: Is the oil seal or O-ring damaged? 

    • YES:  Replace the oil seal or the O-ring. Then go to Step 4.
    • NO:  Go to Step 4.
  4. STEP 4. Retest the system. 

    Q: Is the oil still leaking? 

    • YES:  Return to  Step 1.
    • NO:  The procedure is complete.
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