24 31 151 Removing and installing/replacing transmission oil strainer (AISIN)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check GEARBOX OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL .

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP

Release screws (1).

Remove oil strainer.

Tightening torque 24 11 10AZ .

Installation note:

Clean contact surfaces.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Strainer Screws

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