Fluid Pan: Service and Repair
Fluid Pan, Gasket and FilterSpecial Tool(s):
Material:
Fluid Pan:
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. NOTE: Position a suitable drain pan under the fluid pan.
NOTE: The fluid pan is filled with automatic transmission fluid and can not be drained before removing.
Remove the transaxle fluid pan.
^ Remove the bolts.
^ Using the special tool, separate the bead of sealer.
3. Clean the silicone from the transaxle fluid pan and transaxle case surfaces thoroughly with metal surface cleaner.
Installation
1. Apply a bead 1.5 mm thick of sealer to the transaxle fluid pan.
2. Install the transaxle fluid pan.
^ Tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.