Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

Material

Removal

CAUTION: Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning agents. The use of these products could cause internal transmission components to fail; this will effect the operation of the transmission.
Use of a fluid other than specified could result in transmission failure.

NOTE: Normal maintenance requires periodic automatic transmission fluid changes. If a major repair, such as a clutch, band, bearing, etc., is required, the automatic transmission will need to be removed for repair. The transmission fluid needs to be changed if evidence of fluid contamination is found.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Drain transmission fluid.
^ Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained remove the bolts.

3. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.

4. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.

5. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, gasket and magnet.

Installation

1. CAUTION: If installing a new filter, and the seal remains in the main control bore, carefully use a small screwdriver to remove the seal. Use care not to damage the main control bore.

NOTE: If transmission is being repaired for a contamination-related failure, use a new filter and seal. The filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is present.

Install a new fluid filter and seal as required.

2. Position the pan magnet into the transmission fluid pan.

3. 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.
1 Position the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
2 Install the transmission fluid pan bolts.

4. NOTE: When filling a dry transmission and converter, start with a minimum of 4.7 liters (5 quarts).

Fill the transmission to the correct level with clean automatic transmission fluid.