Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan: Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

Removal

1) Drain A/T fluid. Refer to [Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)] Removal and Replacement.





2) Remove oil pan bolts.
3) Remove oil pan and gasket.
4) Check for foreign materials in oil pan to help determine cause of malfunction. If the A/T fluid is very dark, has some burned smell, or contains foreign particles then friction material (clutches, band) may need replacement. A tacky film that will not wipe clean indicates varnish build up. Varnish can cause valves, servo, and clutches to stick and can inhibit pump pressure.

CAUTION:
If friction material is detected, flush the transmission cooler after repair. Refer to [A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning] Procedures.

5) Remove magnets from oil pan.






Installation

6) Install the oil pan magnets as shown.





7) Install the oil pan with new oil pan gasket.






CAUTION:
- Be sure the oil drain plug is located to the rear of the transmission assembly.
- Before installing oil pan bolts, remove any traces of old sealant from the sealing surfaces and threaded holes.
- Do not reuse old gasket, replace with a new one.
- Always replace the oil pan bolts as they are self-sealing.
- Partially install the oil pan bolts in a criss-cross pattern to prevent dislocation of the gasket.

8) Tighten oil pan bolts in numerical order as shown.











9) Refill the A/T with fluid and check for fluid leaks. Refer to [Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)] Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF).