Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Notice: Do NOT use any type of grease to retain parts during the assembly of this unit. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube changes the transaxle fluid characteristics. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube causes undesirable shift conditions and/or filter clogging. Use TRANSJEL 36850 or equivalent during the assembly of this unit.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place a drain pan under the automatic transmission oil pan.





3. Remove the oil pan bolts (23) from the oil pan.

Notice: Ensure care is taken NOT to damage the mating surfaces of the oil pan and of the case or oil leaks may occur.

4. Use a rubber mallet to lightly tap the oil pan or use a screwdriver to pry the oil pan loose.
5. Remove the oil pan (24) from the automatic transmission.
6. Remove the oil pan gasket (25).
7. Inspect the oil pan and the filter screen for the following foreign material:
- Inspect for metal particles.
- Inspect for clutch facing material.
- Inspect for rubber particles.
- Inspect for engine coolant.





8. Inspect the oil pan flange (1) for distortion.
9. Replace the oil pan (1) if bent or distorted. Do not attempt to straighten.





10. Inspect the washers on the oil pan bolts.





11. Install a new bolt and washer assembly if the washer is inverted.

Notice: Ensure the oil pan and the case flanges are dry and are free of any oil film or leakage may result.

12. Use solvent to clean the case.
13. Air dry the case.
14. Use solvent to clean the oil pan gasket surfaces.
15. Air dry the oil pan gasket surfaces.
16. Ensure all traces of the old gasket material are removed.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the oil pan gasket (25).
2. Install the oil pan (24) to the automatic transmission.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the oil pan bolts (23).
- Tighten the oil pan bolts (23) to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.

Notice: Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.

5. Refill the automatic transmission with automatic transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure.
6. Place the gear selector in the Park position.
7. Start the engine.
8. Run the engine at a slow idle. Do NOT race the engine.
9. Inspect for automatic transmission fluid leaks.
10. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.