Filler Tube and Seal Replacement

Filler Tube and Seal Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the engine air cleaner.
2. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the fluid fill tube.





3. Remove the bolt and the nut securing the transmission fluid fill tube to the engine.
4. Remove the engine cover.





5. Remove the nut securing the transmission fluid fill tube to the transmission stud.
6. Remove the upper fill tube from the vehicle.
7. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
9. Remove any dirt from the transmission where the fluid fill tube enters the transmission case.
10. Remove the drain plug from the transmission. Drain the fluid into an approved container.
11. Remove the transmission fluid fill tube from the transmission. Pull the tube upward from the transmission.
12. Remove the transmission fill tube seal.
13. Clean the metal parts using solvent. Do not allow the solvent to enter the transmission.
14. Air dry the parts.

Installation Procedure





1. Install a new oil level indicator tube seal into the transmission case.
2. Install the bottom of oil level indicator tube into the seal.
3. Remove the safety stands.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the upper fill tube to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the bolt and the nut securing the oil level indicator tube brackets to the engine.
^ Tighten the bolt to 47 Nm (35 lb ft).
^ Tighten the nut to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
7. Install the nut securing the oil level indicator tube to the transmission stud.
^ Tighten the nut to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
8. Install the air cleaner.
9. Install the engine cover.
10. Fill the transmission fluid to the proper level.