Rubber And Plastic Component Inspection; Drivetrain - DaimlerChrysler LH New Yorker 1994 Electronic Service Manual

RUBBER AND PLASTIC COMPONENT INSPECTION

CAUTION: Plastic hoses or wire harness covers will
melt or deform when exposed to heat from exhaust
system or engine manifolds.
Position plastic or rubber components away from
moving parts in engine compartment or under ve-
hicle, or damage will result.
Do not allow rubber engine mounts or other com-
ponents to become oil contaminated, repair cause
of oil contamination and clean area.
All rubber and plastic components should be in-
spected when engine compartment or under vehicle
service is performed. When evidence of deterioration
exists, replacement is required. To reduce deteriora-
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Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Drive Shaft Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
The automatic transaxle should be inspected for
fluid leaks and proper fluid level when other under
hood service is performed.
CAUTION: To minimize fluid contamination, verify
that dipstick is seated in the fill tube after fluid level
reading is taken.
TO INSPECT THE TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL:
(1) Position the vehicle on a level surface.
(2) Start engine and allow to idle in PARK for at
least 60 seconds. The warmer the transaxle fluid, the
more accurate the reading.
(3) While sitting in driver seat, apply brakes and
place gear selector in each position. Return gear se-
lector to park.
(4) Raise hood and remove transaxle fluid level
indicator (dipstick) and wipe clean with a suitable
cloth.
(5) Install dipstick and verify it is seated in fill
tube (Fig. 1).
CAUTION: Do not overfill automatic transaxle, fluid
leak or damage can result.
(6) Remove dipstick, with handle above tip, take
fluid level reading (Fig. 2). If the vehicle has been
driven for at least 15 minutes before inspecting fluid
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
tion of rubber components, Chrysler Corporation rec-
ommends Mopar Foamy Engine Degreaser or equiva-
lent be used to clean engine compartment of oil and
road grime.
EXHAUST SYSTEM ISOLATOR AND HANGER
The exhaust system should be inspected when un-
der vehicle service is performed. The exhaust system
should not make contact with under body, brake
cables, brake/fuel lines, fuel tank or suspension com-
ponents. Slight cracking in rubber isolator or hanger
is acceptable. Severely cracked or broken rubber com-
ponents must be replaced. For proper service proce-
dures see Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake
Manifold.

DRIVETRAIN

INDEX
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Wheel Bearings
level, transaxle can be considered hot and reading
should be above the WARM mark. If vehicle has run
for less than 15 minutes and more than 60 seconds
transaxle can be considered warm and reading should
be above ADD mark. Add fluid only if level is below
ADD mark on dipstick when transaxle is warm.
The automatic transaxle does not require periodic
maintenance when used for general transportation. If
the vehicle is subjected to severe service conditions,
the automatic transaxle will require fluid/filter
change and band adjustments every 24 000 km
(15,000 miles). For additional information, refer to
Severe Service paragraph and Lubrication and Main-
tenance Schedules in General Information section of
this group. The fluid and filter should be changed
when water contamination is suspected. If fluid has
foamy or milky appearance, it is probably contami-
nated. If the fluid appears brown or dark and a foul
odor is apparent, the fluid is burned, transaxle re-
quires maintenance or service. A circular magnet lo-
cated in the transaxle pan, collects metallic particles
circulating in the oil. For proper diagnostic and ser-
vice procedures, refer to Group 21, Automatic Tran-
saxle.
SELECTING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
Chrysler Corporation recommends Mopar ATF Plus
(automatic transmission fluid type 7176) be used to
add to or replace automatic transaxle fluid. If ATF
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