Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair

TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER

REMOVAL

1. Raise the vehicle.

2. Remove the oil pan and drain the fluid.

3. Inspect the fluid and filter for any heavy accumulation of friction material or metal particles which indicate worn or damaged parts.

Transmission Filter:

4. Remove the three screws attaching the filter to the valve body and remove the filter.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the replacement filter and tighten the filter attaching screws to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.) torque.

2. Clean and install the oil pan and replacement pan gasket. Tighten the pan bolts to 17 Nm (150 in. lbs.) torque.

3. Lower the vehicle.

4. Fill the transmission with AMC/Jeep/Renault or equivalent Dexron II Automatic Transmission Fluid. Refer to Fluid Level and Condition for the refill procedure.
Procedures