I’m not 100% sure what this is but by the look of things, it’s just a mild grade thread locker so I just used blue loc-tite for this step.ġ9. As is stated in the factory service manual, you will need to apply some Mopar Lock & Seal to bolt #5 in the diagram above prior to reinstalling it. Apply a thin bead (about 1/8″ – 1/4″) of High Temperature RTV to the inside mating surface of your Jeep JK Wrangler’s transmission sump pan as shown.ġ8. A Torx T-25 Bit will be needed for this job.ġ7. Using the factory bolts, secure the new filter onto the bottom of your transmission. Carefully install your new transmission filter onto the bottom of your Jeep JK Wrangler’s transmission.ġ6. Open up your new transmission filter package and place the provided replacement O-Ring onto the pick-up tube as shown.ġ5. Place the cleaned magnet back on the dimpled seat located on the bottom of your transmission sump pan.ġ4. Using some brake cleaner, clean out the entire inside and mating surface of your transmission sump pan.ġ3. Using a flat razorblade, remove the old RTV attached to the edges of your transmission sump pan.ġ2. Use a clean cloth to wipe off the fine metal fuzz attached to it.ġ1. Remove the round magnet located on the inside bottom of your transmission sump pan. Carefully pull the filter off your transmission making sure that the redish/orange O-Ring comes off the pickup port as well.ġ0. Using a Torx T-25 Bit, remove the 2 bolts securing the filter from the bottom of your Transmission.ĩ. Remove the last 2 bolts and then carefully pour out the remaining ATF+4 inside the transmission sump pan. Make no mistake, there is still plenty of ATF+4 inside your transmission so, with one hand placed under the sump pan for support, lightly tap the side with a deadblow hammer until the pan breaks free of the RTV.ħ. ![]() Allow the fluid to drain as much as possible before proceeding.Ħ. More than likely, you will find that the ATF+4 inside your transmission will start to leaking out of the bolt holes along the sides of your sump pan. As you can see in the photo, there is just enough space between the exhaust cross over and the sump pan to reach the 4 rear bolts using a univeral joint.ĥ. ![]() A small 1/4″ drive ratchet with a universal joint like the one shown in this pic will help out a lot.Ĥ. The 4 bolts located on the back of the sump pan can be difficult to remove due to the exhaust cross over being in the way. Then, using a 10mm socket and 3″ ratchet extension to make things easier, remove all but the 2 driver side transmission sump pan bolts.ģ. Place an oil catch pan under your transmission. You will need an 18mm socket for this job.Ģ. Park your Jeep JK Wrangler on level ground and remove the 3 bolts securing your automatic transmission skid plate to your Jeep JK Wrangler’s frame rails and cross member.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |