Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair

ATF Filter

REMOVAL

NOTE: The ATF filter is maintenance free.

1) Lift up the vehicle.
2) Using the ST, remove the ATF filter.
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INSTALLATION
1) Apply a thin coat of ATF to the oil seal part of new ATF filter.
2) Install the ATF filter. Turn it by hand, being careful not to damage oil seal.
3) Tighten the ATF filter using ST.
Calculate the ATF filter tightening torque using following formula.
T2 = L2/(L1 + L2) x T1
T1: 14 N-m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.1 ft-lb)
[Required torque setting]
T2: Tightening torque
L1: ST length 78 mm (3.07 in)
L2: Torque wrench length

Example:





NOTE: Attach ST to the torque wrench as straight as possible.

ST 498545400 OIL FILTER WRENCH
4) Fill the ATF.
5) Inspect the level of ATF.

INSPECTION
Check for rusting, holes, ATF leaks or other damage.