Fluid Transfer Tube: Service and Repair

Low and Reverse Pipes and Cup Plug Replacement (Automatic Transaxle-3T40)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Remove the oil pan, filter, and the seal.
3. Remove the reverse oil pipe.





4. Remove the back-up ring seal.
5. Remove the reverse pipe to case O-ring.





6. Remove the low and reverse cup plug. Use the screw extractor.

Installation Procedure





1. Use a drift pin and a mallet in order to install the low and reverse cup plug seal (120) into the case. Seat the seal (120) fully against the low and reverse clutch piston housing.





2. Install the reverse pipe to case O-ring.
3. Install the new back up ring seal.





4. Install the reverse oil pipe.
5. Install the oil pan, the filter and the seal.
6. 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.

7. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON III oil.
8. Inspect the oil pan gasket for leaks.