- Cars with manual and automatic transmission. Check visually for leaks. If there are any leaks, contact the workshop.
- Check the tightness and absence of damage to the covers (cuffs) of the CV joints. Rear axle differential. Check visually for tightness. If there are leaks, contact the workshop.
Gearbox - visual inspection for leaks
Leaks may occur in the following places:
- at the junction between the cylinder block and the gearbox (flywheel seal/gearbox shaft seal),
- at the junction of the gearbox and the front wheel drive axle shafts,
- on the oil filler plug.
To locate leaks, follow these steps:
1. Clean the gearbox housing with cold cleaner.
2. Sprinkle lime or talc on suspected leak areas.
3. Perform a test drive. Since the oil becomes more fluid when the engine heats up and leaks faster in places where the seal is broken, the test drive should be about 30 km long.
Warning! Jacking up a vehicle or placing it on jack stands is dangerous. Therefore, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the safety precautions set out in the chapter "Jacking up a vehicle".
4. Place the car on jack stands.
5. Inspect the gearbox using a flashlight and locate any leaks.
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6. Fix any leaks and add oil to the gearbox.
Rubber CV joint seals - checking
7. Place the vehicle on jack stands.
8. Check the condition of the rubber of the CV joint cuffs using a flashlight. Pay special attention to the presence of porosity and cracks. When inspecting the cuffs, try not to deform them. If the cuff is torn, replace it immediately (see illustration).
If the cuff is bent inward due to low pressure or has other defects, it should also be replaced.
Pay special attention to traces of grease on the cuff and on the parts adjacent to it.
9. Check the condition and tightening of the cuff fastening clamps.
10. Lower the car onto its wheels.
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