Removal Procedure

Tools Required 

J 36850 Transjel Lubricant

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
2. Place a drain pan under the transaxle bottom oil pan
3. Remove the oil pan bolts from the front.
4. Remove the oil pan bolts from the sides.
5. Loosen the oil pan rear bolts approximately four turns.
   NOTE: Ensure care is taken NOT to damage the mating surfaces of the oil pan and of the case or oil leaks may occur
6. Use a rubber mallet to lightly tap the oil pan or use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry the oil pan loose.
7. Allow the fluid to drain.
8. Remove the remaining oil pan bolts.
9. Remove the oil pan (24).
10. Remove the oil pan gasket (25).
11. Inspect the oil pan and the filter screen for the following foreign material:
    • Inspect for metal particles.
    • Inspect for clutch facing material.
    • Inspect for rubber particles.
    • Inspect for engine coolant.
12. Determine the source of the contamination if foreign material is evident.
13. Correct the source of the contamination
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Pan, Gasket & Bolts

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14. Inspect the oil pan flange for distortion (1).
    Fig 2: Inspecting Oil Pan Flange For Distortion

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15. Straighten the oil pan flange (1) if distorted.
16. Inspect the washers on the bolts when service requires the removal of the bottom oil pan.
    Fig 3: Inspecting Washers On Bolts

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17. Install a new bolt and washer assembly if the washer is inverted.
    Fig 4: Bolt & Washer Assembly

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18. Inspect the oil pan (24) for the following conditions:
    • A damaged sealing surface
    • A dented or cracked bottom surface
19. Inspect the oil pan gasket (25) for the following conditions:
    • A bent or damaged seal core
    • A damaged rubber seal surface
20. Inspect the oil pan magnet (26) for the following conditions:
    • Damage
    • Misalignment
21. Clean the oil pan, the gasket and the magnet in order to remove any sediment.
    NOTE: Ensure the oil pan and the case flanges are dry and are free of any oil film or leakage may result.
22. Clean the case sealing surface and the pan sealing surface. Ensure all traces of the old gasket material are removed.
23. Allow the case sealing surface and the pan sealing surface to dry completely.
    Fig 5: Inspect The Oil Pan, Gasket & Magnet

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