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Tranny Filters Questions, Already tried Search.
this screen filter on the inside of the tranny, do I have to replace the gasket when I pull the pan? and when I ordered the tranny filter for the 92 SVX, they sent me this wierd looking flat thing around 10 inchs long, 1 inch tall or so, that cost 40 bucks. I had it returned, because I was looking for the can one. Is this wierd thing the one thats inside my transmission thats cleanable by removing the pan? Whats the step by step for opening the tranny pan and cleaning that thing. I dont even know what to expect.
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Yes, that is most likely the transmission 'screen'. I wouldn't drop the trans pan unless you have a gasket handy. You definitely don't want to have leaks from there. You can get a trans filter kit from pep boys or autozone or anywhere for that matter that has the filter (screen) and gasket for $25. I personally think at that price you might as well get it. It is good insurance. I drop my pan and change the filter every 25k miles and replace with new fluid, it always comes out nice and pink, unburnt.
To change it, drop the pan, but let the four corners hang in. You can pull the drain plug to allow most of the fluid to drain out, but there is still quite a bit in the pan. Slowly pull the two remaining bolts on the one side, let some fluid drain, and pull the two on the other side. Dump all fluid out, clean pan, remove filter (screen). This is the long flat metal thing. I think it is held in by two or three ten millimeter bolts. You have to tug on a tube that goes over the filter so be careful. That will get more fluid out and watch your face (don't ask how I know). Pull it out, make sure the o-ring comes with it. Install the new one with the new o-ring that comes in the kit. Be sure to wet the new o-ring with some new fluid. Re-install tube and bolts for the filter. Now string out the gasket and use SOME (too much is bad, only enough to straighten it out and make it stick to the pan) multi-purpose automotive grease to spread along the gasket. I can't emphasize enough not to use a lot of grease. Stick it on the pan and insert the four corner bolts. You will notice that these are smaller holes on the new filter. Thread in by hand and install other bolts. Re-torque the bolts for the pan in an alternating criss-cross pattern BY HAND. They do not require much torque and break easily. I find the best way is to grab a 3/8" drive ratchet by the head and tighten that way. Do not use the handle, you could break them if you go too tight.(ask me how I know this one too) Make sure you do the x-cross pattern to be sure to crush the gasket properly. At this stage you can put in a few quarts of atf and then start the car. To fill the car must be running and on level ground. Once full, get in, put your foot on the brake, put it in first. Go through all the gears (1,2,3,D) for thirty seconds. Put it in neutral, then R and then back to D. Leave the car running and check for leaks from the pan. If there are no leaks you are good! That is really in-depth and step by step, probably way more than you wanted to know. It looks like a long job, but it only takes about 30 minutes. Hope this helps.
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It took me 30 minutes to read your post!
As for tranny gaskets I reused mine when I changed the internal filter. The replacement gasket was a thin flimsy material folded into 4 inside a small box. The original is about 1/8" thick and would break if you folded it.
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Another Important thing to note is to retorque after 100 miles or so. The bolts will probably be loose by then.
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"Remanufactured for Subaru?"
I just did this last night and thought to add a couple of more things that may help out others.
It's a good idea to clean the debris off of the top of the tranny pan housing, looking downward from inside the car. This will help keep the crud from falling through the holes for the pan bolts. Also, don't use pneumatic tools for removing or tightening of these bolts as they require very little torque to strip. In case you strip the soft alum housing threads, you'll need M6x1.00 tap to chase the holes. I had to do this on one of the holes last night. Be sure to use some antiseize on the bolt threads to make the job easier the next time. I measured about six quarts of ATF drained out over a period of two hours. Just some FYI. Question: I found a small ID plate that was attached to one of the tranny pan bolts that said "Remanufactured for Subaru using original parts". Does this mean that the previous owner had the tranny replaced? Sorry for the dumb question! Ali '92
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Re: "Remanufactured for Subaru?"
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