Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair

Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




2. Remove the left splash shield (1) from the vehicle.
3. Place a drain pan or a suitable container under the transaxle fluid pan.




4. Remove the transaxle drain plug from the transaxle fluid pan and drain the transaxle fluid.




5. Remove 18 bolts, the transaxle fluid pan, and the fluid pan gasket from the transaxle.




6. Remove 3 bolts, the fluid filter screen, and the gasket from the valve body.

Important: A small amount of clutch material in the bottom of the transaxle fluid pan is a normal condition and is consistent with normal transaxle wear. The bottom of the fluid pan is equipped with 2 magnets that will collect minute metal filings. However, if large amounts of clutch material, metal shavings or other foreign matter are present, disassembly and inspection of the transaxle is indicated.

7. Inspect the bottom of the fluid pan for any large pieces of metal or other foreign matter.




8. Clean the transaxle fluid pan magnets (2) and the bottom of the transaxle fluid pan (1).
9. Clean the gasket material from the fluid pan-to-case mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Install the fluid filter screen (2) to the valve body assembly. Secure the screen with 3 bolts.

Tighten all the fluid filter screen bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




2. Install the magnets in the fluid pan
3. Install the new transaxle fluid pan gasket and transaxle fluid pan to the transaxle. Secure with 18 bolts.

Tighten the transaxle fluid pan bolts to 5.3 N.m (48 lb in).




4. Install the transaxle pan drain plug into the transaxle fluid pan.

Tighten the transaxle drain plug to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

5. Remove the drain pan from under the transaxle.
6. Install the left splash shield.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Refill the transaxle, as necessary. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications.