Things You'll Need:
- Floor jack and 2 jack stands Ratchet and socket set Screwdriver Shop rag Transmission filter Gasket sealer Transmission oil
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Step 1
Park your car in a safe place with a level surface.
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Step 2
Lift the front of the vehicle using a floor jack and safely support it on jack stands.
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Step 3
Place a drain pan under the transaxle oil pan and remove the bolts from the sides and front of the transmission oil pan using a ratchet and socket.
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Step 4
Turn the bolts loose at the rear of the oil pan about three turns. Using a screwdriver, carefully pry the oil pan open at the front to begin draining the transmission oil into the drain pan. Carefully hold the oil pan with a shop rag from underneath as you remove the rear bolts. Carefully lower the pan and drain the remaining oil.
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Step 5
Remove the filter from underside the transmission. On some models, you have to unscrew the filter using a regular screwdriver, while other filters can be detached from their mounting base with a screwdriver.
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Step 6
Remove the oil pan gasket and thoroughly clean the mating surfaces on the oil pan and underside the transmission mounting base.
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Step 7
Place the new gasket on the clean oil pan, securing it with gasket sealer. Follow the sealer manufacturer instructions closely.
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Step 8
Install a new transmission filter. Lift the oil pan carefully with your hand and set it against its mounting base on the transmission. Install the pan bolts finger tight.
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Step 9
Tighten the oil pan bolts with the ratchet and socket in a crisscross pattern. Torque the bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
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Step 10
Lower the vehicle and fill the transmission with the car manufacturer recommended oil. Start the engine and check for leaks.
