Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.





3. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.





4. Remove the bracket.





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

Remove the fluid pan and gasket.





6. Remove and discard the transmission fluid filter.





7. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan and magnet.





8. Remove the converter housing plug.





9. Remove the drain plug.

Installation





1. NOTE: A new converter drain plug must be used to prevent leakage.

Install the drain plug.





2. Install the converter housing access plug.





3. CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter O-ring seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or seals may be damaged.

NOTE: Make sure that the fluid filter O-ring seals are correctly seated on the filter.

Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.





4. Install the oil pan magnet in the transmission fluid pan.





5. 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 gasket and loosely install the screws.





6. Using a crisscross sequence, tighten the screws.





7. Install the shifter cable bracket





8. Install the drain plug.





9. NOTE: It will be necessary to hold the drain plug (larger plug) with a wrench when removing the fluid level indicator plug.

NOTE: Use 3/16 inch Allen key to remove the fluid level indicator plug.

Remove the fluid level indicator plug.
10. Carry out fluid level check.