Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Notice: Do NOT use any type of grease to retain parts during the assembly of this unit. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube changes the transaxle fluid characteristics. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube causes undesirable shift conditions and/or filter clogging. Use TRANSJEL(TM) J 36850 or equivalent during the assembly of this unit.





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place a drain pan under the transaxle bottom oil pan.
3. Remove the oil pan bolts (23) from the front.
4. Remove the oil pan bolts (23) from the sides.
5. Loosen the rear oil pan bolts (23) approximately four turns.

Notice: Ensure care is taken NOT to damage the mating surfaces of the oil pan and of the case or oil leaks may occur.

6. Use a rubber mallet in order to lightly tap the oil pan, or use a screwdriver in order to pry the oil pan loose.
7. Allow the fluid to drain.
8. Remove the remaining oil pan bolts (23).
9. Remove the oil pan (24).
10. Remove the oil pan gasket (25).
11. Inspect the oil pan and the filter screen for the following foreign material:
^ Metal particles
^ Clutch facing material
^ Rubber particles
^ Engine coolant
12. Determine the source of the contamination if foreign material is evident.
13. Correct the source of the contamination.





14. Inspect the oil pan flange (1) for distortion.
15. Replace a bent or distorted oil pan. Do not attempt to straighten the pan.





16. When service requires the removal of the bottom oil pan, inspect the washers on the bolts.





17. If the washer is inverted, install a new bolt and washer assembly.

Notice: Ensure the oil pan and the case flanges are dry and are free of any oil film or leakage may result.

18. Use solvent in order to clean the case.
19. Air dry the case.
20. Use solvent in order to clean the oil pan gasket surfaces.
21. Air dry the oil pan gasket surfaces.
22. Remove all traces of the old gasket material.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the oil pan gasket (25).
2. Install the oil pan (24).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the oil pan bolts (23).
Tighten
Tighten the oil pan bolts (23) to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).

4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Fill the transaxle with the proper quantity of DEXTRON(R).
6. Place the gear selector in the Park position.
7. Start the engine.
8. Run the engine at a slow idle. Do NOT race the engine.

Notice: Refer to Do Not Overfill Transmission in Service Precautions.

9. Adjust the fluid level.
10. Inspect for proper completion of the repairs.
11. Inspect for fluid leaks.