MALLET
J 43782 OR J 43783
VO5797
Figure 6–5. Installing Rear Seal
6–7. OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT Use the following procedure for removal and installation of the oil pan gasket. Replacement is usually necessary to repair a splitline leak. a. Removal. NOTE: It would be helpful to know how much transmission fluid is lost during the replacement of the oil pan gasket. Fluid in good condition caught in a clean container may be reused. 1. Remove the drain plug and sealing washer from the oil pan and allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container (see Figure 6–6). Refer to MT3190EN for fluid fill and check procedures. 2. Remove the 12 bolts that fasten the oil pan to the main housing. Hold the oil pan in position as the last bolt is removed. 3. Remove the oil pan and oil pan gasket. Check the magnet in the oil pan. Be sure that excessive or large metallic particles are not present. These conditions would indicate that an overhaul may be required.
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