Transaxle Oil Leak Repair. Chevrolet Metro 2001

For 1990-2009 cars

Perform the following steps in order to correctly repair a leak:

1. Identify the leak.
2. Trace the leak to the leak's source.
3. Determine the cause of the leak.

For example, if the mating surface of a case component is damaged, you will not repair the leak by resealing the case component. The mating surface that is damaged must be repaired or replaced. Before you repair a transaxle oil leak, correct any conditions that may cause the leak. The following conditions may cause a transaxle oil leak:

Important: The Suzuki 5-speed manual transaxle does not use gaskets in order to seal major case components. Use GM P/N 12346240 or the equivalent as necessary.

• | An excessive fluid level

• | A plugged breather hole

• | Incorrectly torqued fasteners

• | Dirty fastener threads or damaged fastener threads

• | Warped flanges

• | Any mating surfaces that exhibit the following conditions:

- | Warping

- | Scratches

- | Burrs

- | Other damage

• | Insufficient amounts or excessive amounts of sealer

• | The component is cracked or porous

• | Incorrect sealant use

• | A damaged seal bore

• | A damaged seal or a worn seal

• | Drive axle surfaces that exhibit the following conditions:

- | Scratches

- | Nicks

- | Other damage

• | Excessive seal wear caused by a loose bearing or caused by a worn bearing