REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 18 bolts, oil pan, and gasket.
Note
Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Carefully remove the oil pan so that the fluid remaining in the pan does not spill out.
Remove the 2 magnets from the oil pan.
Examine particles in the pan.
Collect any steel chips using the removed magnets. Look carefully at the chips and particles in the pan and on the magnets to see the type of wear which might be found in the transaxle.
| Result |
|---|
| Steel (magnetic) |
| Wear of the bearing, gear, or plate |
| Brass (non-magnetic) |
| Wear of the bushing |
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE
Disconnect the 7 shift solenoid valve connectors.
Remove the bolt and lock plate, and disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.
REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and oil strainer.
Note
Be careful when removing the oil strainer as fluid will come out.
Remove the O-ring from the valve body oil strainer assembly.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
Support the valve body assembly and remove the 17 bolts and the transmission valve body assembly.
Remove the check ball body and the spring.