Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.





2. Place drain pan under transmission oil pan (73).





3. Oil pan bolts/screws (74) from front and sides of oil pan only.
4. Loosen rear oil pan bolts/screws (74) approximately four turns.

NOTICE: When removing the oil pan bolts/screws, use caution in order not to damage the case or oil pan sealing surfaces.

5. Lightly tap oil pan (73) with rubber mallet to loosen pan to allow fluid to drain.

Inspect








- Fluid color and condition.
- Filter. Open filter by prying the metal crimping away from the top of the filter (black) and pulling apart. The filter may contain evidence for root cause diagnosis.
^ Clutch material.
^ Bronze slivers indicating bushing wear.
^ Steel particles.

6. Remaining oil pan bolts/screws (74), oil pan (73) and oil pan gasket (72).
7. Transmission oil filter (71) and oil filter seal (70).
- Oil filter seal (70) may be stuck in automatic transmission case.

Clean
- Automatic transmission case and gasket surfaces with solvent, and air dry. All traces of gasket material must be removed.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the correct location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The Manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The Manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. when you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

NOTICE: Do not use any type of grease to retain parts during assembly of this unit. Greases other than the recommended assembly lube will change undesirable shift conditions and/or filter clogging. It is recommended that TRANSJEL(tm) J 36850 or equivalent be used during assembly to retain checkballs or to lubricate components for ease of assembly.

1. Oil filter seal (70) into the pump.
2. Transmission oil filter (71).
3. Oil pan gasket (72).
4. Chip magnet onto oil pan (73).
5. New gasket (72), oil pan (73) and oil pan bolts/screws (74).

NOTICE: Automatic transmission oil pan bolt/screws and washers must not be reused if the conical washers are reversed. Failure to replace the bolt/screws and washers may result in improper fastening of the transmission oil pan.

Tighten
- Transmission oil pan bolts/screws (74) to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).

6. Lower vehicle.
7. Fill automatic transmission fluid to proper level.
8. Check "COLD" fluid level reading for initial fill only. Refer to "TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECKING PROCEDURES."

Inspect
- Oil pan gasket area for leaks.