Section 5 - Maintenance
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NOTE: Except in the cases of extreme contamination or mechanical failure, it is not necessary to drain the oil from the
engine‑mounted transmission oil cooler, if equipped.
Typical
a - From transmission
b - To primary cooler
c - Engine‑mounted transmission oil cooler
5. Dispose of the transmission oil properly.
6. Clean the exterior of the transmission around the oil filter assembly.
7. Use a 6M Allen wrench and remove the oil filter assembly screw.
a - Fluid filter assembly
b - Assembly screw
8. Remove the filter cover assembly.
9. Remove and discard the filter element and the O‑rings.
a - Assembly screw
b - Washer
c - Cover
d - Filter cover assembly
e - O‑ring
f - O‑ring
g - Filter element
h - Seal
i - Oil pipe
10. Coat the new O‑rings with transmission oil.
11. Install the new O‑rings and filter element.
NOTICE
Improper installation of the transmission fluid filter assembly may cause the fluid to foam or leak out, resulting in decreased
efficiency and damage to the transmission. Properly seat the transmission fluid filter during installation.
12. Install the oil filter assembly in the transmission cavity by turning the assembly clockwise during installation.