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Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.

CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.

NOTE: Make sure that the fluid filter seals are correctly seated on the filter.

NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

NOTE: Install a new transmission fluid filter.

1. With the vehicle in PARK, position on a hoist.
2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.








3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
4. Partially fill the transmission.

Item 6: Transmission Fluid Pan Filter Installation Note





1. CAUTION: Lubricate the fluid filter seals with clean automatic transmission fluid or they may be damaged.

NOTE: Make sure that the fluid filter seals are correctly sealed on the filter.

Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.

Item 3: Transmission Fluid Pan Installation Note





1. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.

Item 2: Transmission Fluid Pan Screws Installation Note





1. Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.