For 1990-2009 cars

### Transaxle Noise

The tires, the condition of the road surfaces, the wheel bearings, the engine, or the exhaust system are often the source of noise associated with the transaxle. These noises vary by the vehicle size and type, and in relation to the amount of body insulation used. A thorough check of all possible sources is recommended before disassembly of the transaxle. Transaxle gears exhibit some normal operating noise. The following is a suggested approach to verifying abnormal transaxle noise:

• | Select a smooth level asphalt road. This will reduce any tire or resonant body noise.

• | Drive the vehicle enough to warm up all of the lubricants.

• | Record the speed and gear range at which noise occurs.

• | Check for noise with the engine running and the vehicle stopped.

• | Determine in which of the following drive conditions noise is occurring:

- | DRIVE -- light acceleration or heavy pull

- | FLOAT -- maintaining constant speed at light throttle

- | COAST -- partially or fully closed throttle with transaxle in gear

- | All of the above