• A socket set
• A ratchet
• A breaker bar
• A floor jack
• Jack stands
• A transmission pan drain plug wrench
• A new transmission filter
• A new transmission fluid gasket
• A funnel
• Transmission fluid
Note: Please follow the listed instructions carefully to avoid any potential damage to your vehicle or bodily injury.
Instructions:
Step 1: Drain the Transmission Fluid:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking brake, and turn off the engine.
2. Locate the transmission drain plug, usually at the bottom of the transmission pan.
3. Place the drain pan under the drain plug.
4. Use the transmission pan drain plug wrench to loosen and remove the drain plug.
5. Allow all of the transmission fluid to drain into the drain pan.
Step 2: Raise the Vehicle:
1. Use the floor jack to raise the front of the vehicle.
2. Place the jack stands under the vehicle for added safety and stability.
3. Make sure the vehicle is securely supported before continuing.
Step 3: Remove the Transmission Pan:
1. Use the socket set and ratchet to remove the bolts holding the transmission pan in place.
2. Carefully lower the transmission pan and drain any remaining fluid.
3. Replace the transmission pan gasket with the new gasket.
Step 4: Remove the Torque Converter Bolts:
1. Locate the torque converter bolts, which are usually located around the perimeter of the torque converter.
2. Use the socket set and ratchet to remove the torque converter bolts.
3. Set the torque converter bolts aside in a safe place.
Step 5: Separate the Torque Converter from the Transmission:
1. Use the pry bar to gently separate the torque converter from the transmission.
2. Be careful not to damage the torque converter or transmission while separating them.
Step 6: Remove the Torque Converter:
1. Once the torque converter is separated from the transmission, slide it out of the transmission.
2. Set the torque converter aside in a safe place.
Step 7: Replace the Torque Converter:
1. If you are replacing the torque converter, align it with the transmission input shaft and slide it into place.
2. Hand-tighten the torque converter bolts.
Step 8: Reinstall the Transmission Pan:
1. Place the transmission pan with the new gasket in place and secure it with the bolts.
2. Tighten the bolts evenly and securely.
Step 9: Refill the Transmission Fluid:
1. Use the funnel to add the recommended amount of new transmission fluid through the transmission dipstick tube.
2. Check the transmission fluid level and ensure it is at the proper level.
Step 10: Lower the Vehicle:
1. Carefully lower the vehicle back down using the floor jack.
2. Remove the jack stands.
3. Secure the vehicle.
Please remember to always follow the manufacturer's recommended guidelines for your specific vehicle model, as procedures may vary.
