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Hi there tony this is lostrider, the fluid filter on that transmission only needs to be replaced if there is a major problem with the trans, the filter is located inside the trans case assembly and the trans has to be torn down to access the filter, there however is a fluid drain and refill procedure, hope this helps.

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Material

Item	Specification
Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8Z-19554-A	WSK-M2G350-A2
MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX	MERCON®

Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle. .

1. Place a suitable container under the transaxle drain plug.

1. NOTE: If an integral problem is suspected, drain the fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. However, if excessive metal and friction particles are present, internal service will be required.

   Remove the transaxle drain plug and drain transmission fluid.

Installation

1. Install the transaxle drain plug.
   • After the fluid has been drained, clean the drain plug threads and apply a small amount of pipe sealant.

1. Lower the vehicle

1. Add 3.7 liters (3.9 quarts) of automatic transmission fluid.

1. Start the engine and run through all gears for a total of five minutes at idle. Turn off the engine.

1. Repeat steps 1 through 5 to help flush fluid from the torque converter.

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Edited by lostrider on 8/11/2008 at 12:36 PM

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