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Automatic Transmission Service (continued)
(always wear protective safety goggles and gloves before work begins)
Step 5 of 14. Remove Transmission Pan
When the fluid is finished draining remove transmission pan mounting bolts.
Remove all but two bolts to hold pan in place.
Step 6 of 14. Removing Transmission Pan
When all but two bolt remain place your hand under the transmission pan and
remove the remaining bolts. Gently lower the pan from the car, you may have to
move a heat shield or gear selector cable mount to remove pan.
Step 7 of 14. Checking the pan for Metal Debris
When the fluid pan is removed inspect the pan for metal debris. All
transmissions have some metal in the pan but excessive metal can mean you are
having more serious problems. This transmission is very well maintained and has
little metal in the pan. Most transmission pans have a particle magnet that
traps metal and keeps it away from moving parts.
Step 8 of 14. Clean Transmission Pan
Fit Gasket
When fitting new gasket to transmission pan, some gaskets are manufactured with
gasket sealer built right in, like this one. If your gasket is made of cork or
some other style of gasket you can elected to install the gasket with a gasket
fastening cement. Clean pan magnet completely before reassembly.
How To Repair/ Transmission
Service-1/ Transmission
Service-2/ Transmission
Service-3/ Transmission
Service-4
Transmission Service Kit
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Purchase
Transmission Service Kit - Most transmission fluid
service kit included the filter, pan gasket and filter seal or gasket. |
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Purchase
Transmission Fluid - Before you purchase transmission
fluid check the manufacturer recommendation for the proper fluid type. |
Common Problems
1. premature transmission failure do to lack of maintenance, low fluid, dirty
filter.
2. manual transmission: premature clutch failure do to abusive driving habits.
Also see:Additional "How to" Car Repair or Services
1.How to Replace Air Filter
2.How to Change a Cabin filter
3.How to Change Oil and Filter
4.How to Tune Up with Throttle Bore Service
5.How to Replace a Radiator
6.How to Replace Fuel Filter
7.How to Read Trouble Codes
8.How Filters Work
9.How to Replace Front Brake Pads
10.How to Replace Rear Brake Pads
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