Chrysler Repair: 94 lhs tranny fluid all over road, stub shaft, shaft seal

Question
Hi,We hav a 94 chrysler lhs 24 valve auto matic. Driving home today, the transmission fluid suddenly sprayed all over the road and engine,( you can see the spray trail from the stop sign to where we pulled over) car does not move (we towed it home with our truck:). there were no noises no dummy lights no warning what can we do to fix it and how ? also where can i get a diagram of the tranny system cheap or free as we are totally broke. thanks

Answer
Hi Britts,
What a way to start the new year.
The first thing to do is to try and determine where it is leaking from. Wipe off the outside of the trans and then see where new fluid leaks from, if it isn't obvious already with a leak that size. Many leaks can be fixed without removing the trans:
shift lever vertical shaft's oil seal
pressure gauge plugs (around the box on the driver;s side of the trans)
Seal on the rear cover of the trans
Oil pan leaks
Oil cooler hose fittings
manual valve lever position sensor seal
solenoid vent valve
solenoid wiring connector (at tthe box)
differential short stub shaft seal

Then these leaks are going to be expensive because the trans has to come out:
leakage from the lower edge of the torque converter housing
caused by pump seal, pump to case seal or torque converter weld
cracked or porous trans case
long stub shaft seal
transfer shaft seal leaking from weep hole.

So once you localize the leak you will have an idea of the cost/way to repair. Let me know and I can copy the pages from the manual the may show the are of the leak. The entire trans section of the manual is 100+ pages so it is not practical to copy it all. Send me the diagnosis and a postal meailing address and I'll xerox copy and mail the relevant pages to you.
Roland
P.S. Because of fluid loss you will need some fluid to refill. Get the Chrysler brand fluid at the dealership because these units are picky about what they drink.