transmission leaks I cant see any leaks from underneath

1999 FORD TAURUS
90,900 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JR NANCE
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my transmission leaks i cant see any leaks from underneath. ive jacked up front wheels and ran it in drive at idle and can see where fluid is coming from the pan. Can you help me fix it please? . any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you. j r nance
Dec 24, 2009 at 10:07 AM
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Hello,

If you can see the leak is from the pan, then you will have to change the transmission pan gasket. Leaking gasket is a very common issue with engine or transmission.
Before removing the pan you will have to drain all the transmission fluid out.
It's also a good idea to change the transmission filter while you are at it.
Also be sure to clean off any residue of the old gasket before installing the new gasket.

Here is a transmission service video for your reference:

https://youtu.be/OSRkzuX20o8

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Those pan bolt should be torqued at:
Transaxle Pan to Case (Lower Reservoir) 80 - 106 in.lb

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
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