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Standard Procedure - Fluid/Filter Service

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NOTE:

Oil dye is not required to find leaks in the 8HP transmission. The oil dye can cause shift quality issues and is not recommended. The 8HP fluid has illuminance that is visible under a black light.

NOTE:

The transmission fluid pan and filter are an integrated assembly that cannot be serviced separately.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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  2. Remove the transmission fluid pan drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
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    NOTE:

    Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Vehicles 

  3. Remove the 13 transmission fluid pan retaining bolts (2).
    NOTE:

    Inspect the gasket for reuse. If the seal is cut or torn, replace the gasket.

  4. Remove the transmission fluid pan (1) and gasket. If the transmission fluid pan is being removed for contamination concerns discard the transmission fluid pan.
    NOTE:

    All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles 

  5. Remove the two steering gear to crossmember bolts and allow the steering gear to slightly roll out of the way of the transmission fluid pan bolts.
  6. Remove the 13 transmission fluid pan retaining bolts (2).
    NOTE:

    Inspect the gasket for reuse. If the seal is cut or torn, replace the gasket.

  7. Remove the transmission fluid pan (1) and gasket. If the transmission fluid pan is being removed for contamination concerns discard the transmission fluid pan.
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  8. Install the NEW  transmission fluid pan (1) and gasket.
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  9. Install the 13 transmission fluid pan retaining bolts (2) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.) using the sequence given.
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  10. Position the steering gear in place, install the bolts and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  11. Inspect and adjust the transmission fluid level. Refer to FLUID AND FILTER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  12. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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