Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter





Removal

NOTICE: 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 affect the operation of the transmission.

Using fluid other than specified may result in transmission failure.

NOTE: Normal maintenance requires periodic transmission fluid changes. If a major repair, such as a clutch, band or bearing is required, the automatic transmission must be removed for repair.

1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury. Procedures

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain. After the fluid has drained, remove the bolts. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.





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





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





Installation

1. NOTICE: If installing a new transmission fluid 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 serviced for a contamination-related failure, use a new transmission fluid filter and seal. The filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is present.

Install a new transmission 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 in place.

2. Install the transmission fluid pan bolts.
- Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).





4. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. Description and Operation

NOTE: Start by filling the transmission with 4.7L (5 qt) of transmission fluid.

Fill the transmission to the correct fluid level, using transmission fluid.