Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Drain A/T fluid. Refer to "CHANGING THE A/T FLUID (ATF) ".
2. Remove clips (1) (VK56DE engine models) and oil pan bolts.
   • ==> Vehicle front
   • ==> Oil pan bolts
   • Drain plug (3)
3. Remove oil pan (2) and oil pan gasket.
   Fig 1: Locating Oil Pan Mounting Clips

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4. Check for foreign materials in oil pan to help determine cause of malfunction. If the A/T fluid is very dark, has some burned smell, or contains foreign particles then friction material (clutches, band) may need replacement. A tacky film that will not wipe clean indicates varnish build up. Varnish can cause valves, servo, and clutches to stick and can inhibit pump pressure.
   CAUTION: If friction material is detected, flush the transmission cooler after repair. Refer to "A/T FLUID COOLER CLEANING ".
5. Remove the oil pan magnets from oil pan.
   Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Magnets

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Installation

1. Install the oil pan magnets as shown.
   Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Magnets

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2. Install the oil pan (2) with new oil pan gasket and clips (1) (VK56DE engine models).
   • ==>: Vehicle Front
   • ==>: Oil pan bolts
   • Drain plug (3)
     CAUTION:

     • Be sure the oil drain plug is located to the rear of the transmission assembly.
     • Before installing oil pan bolts, remove any traces of old sealant from the sealing surfaces and threaded holes.
     • Do not reuse old gasket, replace with a new one.
     • Always replace the oil pan bolts as they are self-sealing.
     • Partially install the oil pan bolts in a criss-cross pattern to prevent dislocation of the gasket.
       Fig 4: Locating Oil Pan Mounting Clips

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3. Tighten oil pan bolts in numerical order as shown.

   Oil pan bolts: 7.9 N.m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb) 

4. Install drain plug with new gasket to oil pan and tighten to specification.

   Drain plug: 34 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb) 

   CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
   Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Mounting Bolts

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5. Refill the A/T with fluid and check for fluid leaks. Refer to "CHECKING THE A/T FLUID (ATF) ".