Fluid Pan: Service and Repair
Fluid Pan, Gasket and FilterRemoval and Installation
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. The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused. Install a new transmission fluid filter.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it 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 2: Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector Removal Note
1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connectors and remove the sensor wire retaining clip from the right side of the transmission pan rail.
Item 3: Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector Retainer Removal Note
1. Remove the heated oxygen sensor connector from the front of the transmission pan rail and position it out of the way.
Item 11: 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 seated on the filter.
Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter.
Item 8: Transmission Fluid Pan Installation Note
1. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.
Item 7: Transmission Fluid Pan Screws Installation Note
1. Tighten the screws in a crisscross sequence.
Item 3: Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector Retainer Installation Note
1. Install the heated oxygen sensor connector to the front of the transmission pan rail.
Item 2: Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector Installation Note
1. Connect the heated oxygen sensor connectors and install the sensor wire retaining clip to the right side of the transmission pan rail.