Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter





Removal

NOTICE: Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning agents. The use of these products could cause internal transmission components to fail. This will affect the operation of the transmission.

Use of a transmission fluid other than specified could result in transmission failure.

NOTE: Normal maintenance requires periodic automatic transmission fluid changes. If a major repair, such as a clutch, band or bearing is required, the transmission must be removed for repair.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the transmission fluid to drain. After the transmission fluid has drained remove the bolts. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.





3. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.





4. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and the magnet.





Installation

1. NOTICE: If installing a new transmission fluid filter, and the seal remains in the main control bore, carefully use a small screwdriver to remove the seal. Use care not to damage the main control bore.

NOTE: If transmission is being serviced for a contamination-related failure, use a new transmission fluid filter and seal. The transmission fluid filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is present.

Install a new transmission fluid filter and seal as required.





2. Position the pan magnet into the transmission fluid pan.





3. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

Install the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.

1. Position the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket in place.

2. Install the transmission fluid pan bolts.
- Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).





4. NOTE: Start by filling the transmission with 4.7L (5 qt) of transmission fluid.

Fill the transmission to the correct level, using approved transmission fluid.