Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

BORG WARNER 66

OIL PAN


Remove and refit

Including filter

Remove end refit


Removing

Fig. 73:

Unscrew the union nut (1. Fig. 73), withdraw the dipstick tube; drain and discard the fluid.
Remove the bolts and plain washers (2. Fig 73) securing the oil pan to the transmission case.
Lower the oil pan, remove and discard gasket (3. Fig. 73).

NOTE: If the filter is to be removed, carry out the following.

Fig. 75:

Remove the screws (1, Fig. 75) securing the suction tube to the valve block.
Lower the suction tube (2. Fig 75). remove and discard the gasket. extract the filter.



Smear a new gasket with clean transmission fluid.
Refit the filter and suction tube.
Having refitted the filter, proceed as follows. smear a new gasket with grease and refit the oil pan.
Tighten the bolts by diagonal selection and refit the dipstick tube.
Fill the transmission with fluid to the "MAX" marks on the dipstick.
Apply the handbrake and select "P" position.
Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
With the engine still running. withdraw the dip stick, wipe it clean and replace it.
Immediately withdraw the dipstick and note the reading on the "HOT" side of the dipstick.
If necessary, add fluid to bring the level on the dipstick to "MAX".

NOTE: The difference between the "MAX" and "MIN" marks on the dipstick represents approximately 0.75 litre (1 1/2 pints. 2 U.S. pints).