Automatic Transmission Oil Pan (Gasket And Oil Strainer) Removal/Installation

Raise and support the vehicle; see JACKING .
Place a drain pan under the oil pan.
NOTE:
- The transmission heat shield (4.0L) does not have to be removed from vehicle for oil pan removal.
Drain transmission fluid.
- Remove all the oil pan bolts except for two in the front. Loosen the two bolts. Pry the rear of the oil pan down and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained remove the two remaining bolts.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Oil Pan Bolts
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Remove the (1) oil pan and discard the (2) oil pan gasket.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan Gasket
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Remove the (1) bolt and the (2) oil strainer.

Fig 3: Removing Oil Stainer
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Clean and inspect the oil pan and magnet. Clean all mating surfaces.

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan Magnet
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Flush the transmission fluid cooler and transmission fluid cooler lines; See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POWER FLUSHING .
CAUTION:
- Lubricate O-rings with Mazda ATF TYPE 5 or they may be damaged.
Lube and install new O-rings onto the oil strainer. Install a new oil strainer.
- Position oil strainer on the control valve body.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying O-rings
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  CAUTION:
  - Make sure wire harness is not pinched under filter.
Install bolt.

Fig 6: Installing Oil Strainer Bolt - With Torque Specification
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Position the oil pan magnet in the transmission oil pan.

Fig 7: Identifying Oil Pan Magnet
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Position a new gasket (2) on the oil pan (1).

Fig 8: Installing Gasket On Oil Pan
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Install and align the oil pan.
- Loosely install the 18 transmission oil pan bolts.
Tighten the oil pan bolts.
- Use a crisscross sequence to tighten the oil pan bolts.
  
  Fig 9: Installing Oil Pan Bolts - With Torque Specification
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Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
- When filling a dry transmission and converter start with a minimum of 3.7 liters (4 quarts).
Fill transmission to proper fluid level. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .