Transmission Fluid Filtration
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Fluid filtration is provided by 2 filter systems. A suction filter, located in the sump, provides general protection to the entire hydraulic system by filtering large particulates. A spin-on filter (control-main filter) provides full-time protection for the control solenoids and multi-pass protection for the entire system. See Figure. The spin-on filter is externally located on the converter housing at the lower left front of the transmission.