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To prevent dirt from entering transaxle, make certain that dipstick is seated into the dipstick fill tube (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4 Oil Level Indicator Location
TRANSAXLE 21 - 93
ROAD TEST
Prior to performing a road test, be certain that the fluid level and condition, and control cable adjustment have been checked and approved.
During the road test, the transaxle should be operated in each position to check for slipping and any variation in shifting.
If vehicle operates properly at highway speeds, but has poor acceleration, the torque converter stator overrunning clutch may be slipping. If through-gear acceleration is normal, but high throttle opening is required to maintain highway speeds, the torque converter stator clutch may have seized. Both of these stator defects require replacement of the torque converter.
The clutch that is slipping can be determined by noting the transaxle operation in all selector positions. Then comparing which internal units are applied in those positions. The Elements in Use Chart provides a basis for road test analysis.