Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair
A: REMOVAL1. 2.5L MODEL
NOTE: The ATF filter is maintenance free. Replace only when there are obvious dents or damage to the filter or if there is oil leakage from the joining area to the transmission.
1. Drain ATF completely.
NOTE: Tighten ATF drain plug after draining ATF.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft. lbs.)
2. Using ST, remove ATF filter.
ST 498545400 OIL FILTER WRENCH
3. Get new ATF filter and apply a thin coat of ATF to the oil seal.
2. 3.0L MODEL
^ ATF Filter
NOTE: The ATF filter is maintenance free. Replace only when there are obvious dents or damage to the filter or if there is oil leakage from the joining area to the transmission.
1. Drain ATF completely.
NOTE: Tighten ATF drain plug after draining ATF.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft. lbs.)
2. Remove front left mud guard.
3. Using ST, remove ATF filter.
ST 498548500 OIL FILTER WRENCH
4. Get new ATF filter and apply a thin coat of ATF to the oil seal
^ ATF Filter Assembly
1. Remove battery.
2. Drain ATF completely.
3. Remove front left mud guard.
4. Release clamp of IN, OUT of oil filter hose, and remove hose from pipe.
NOTE:
^ Plug the pipe.
^ Put a mark etc., to distinguish IN, OUT on pipe and hose.
5. Remove oil filter bracket installation nut.
6. Remove ATF filter assembly.
7. Using ST, remove ATF filter.
ST 498548500 OIL FILTER WRENCH
8. Get new ATF filter and apply a thin coat of ATF to the oil seal.
B: INSTALLATION
1. 2.5L MODEL
1. Install ATF filter. Turn it by hand, being careful not to damage oil seal.
2. Using ST, tighten ATF filter to transmission case.
Calculate ATF filter torque specifications using the following formula.
T2 = L1/(L1 + L2) x T1
T1: 14 Nm (1.4 kgf-m, 10.1 ft. lbs.)
[Required torque setting]
T2: Tightening torque
L1: ST length 0.078 m (3.07 inch)
L2: Torque wrench length
Example:
CAUTION: Align ST with torque wrench while tightening ATF filter.
ST 498545400 OIL FILTER WRENCH
3. Add ATF.
2. 3.0L MODEL
^ ATF Filter
1. Install AT oil filter. Turn it by hand, being careful not to damage oil seal.
2. Using ST, tighten AT oil filter to transmission case.
Calculate AT filter torque specifications using the following formula.
T2 = L1/(L1 + L2) x T1
T1: 14 Nm (1.4 kgf-m, 10.1 ft. lbs.)
[Required torque setting]
T2: Tightening torque
L1: ST length 0.078 m (3.07 inch)
L2: Torque wrench length
Example:
CAUTION: Align ST with torque wrench while tightening AT oil filter.
ST 498545400 OIL FILTER WRENCH
3. Install front left mud guard.
4. Add ATF.
^ ATF Filter Assembly
1. Install AT oil filter. Turn it by hand, being careful not to damage oil seal.
2. Using ST, tighten AT oil filter to transmission case.
Calculate AT filter torque specifications using the following formula.
T2 = L1/(L1 + L2) x T1
T1: 14 Nm (1.4 kgf-m, 10.1 ft. lbs.)
[Required torque setting]
T2: Tightening torque
L1: ST length 0.078 m (3.07 inch)
L2: Torque wrench length
Example:
CAUTION: Align ST with torque wrench while tightening AT oil filter.
ST 498545400 OIL FILTER WRENCH
3. Install ATF filter to bracket.
Tightening torque: 16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 12 ft. lbs.)
4. Install ATF filter assembly to vehicle.
Tightening torque: 16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 12 ft. lbs.)
5. Install front left mud guard.
6. Add ATF.