transmision fluid change procedure

[polkat]

I just changed my fluid in my 2000 auto and followed this procedure. It worked great. found lots of crud on the pan mag. although I think i striped two bolts attaching the pan back doesnt leak yet . should i leave them alone or retap to the next size?


lesson learned
DONT USE AN IMPACT TO RETIGHTED IT DID NOT SPEED UP ANYTHING

https://www.amsoil.com/dealer/techs...ission Fluid and Filter Change Procedures.pdf

 

[Psychopete]

DONT USE AN IMPACT TO RETIGHTED IT DID NOT SPEED UP ANYTHING

Yeah, those just get "snugged" up. It might not leak because of the 2 tripped bolts, more so due to a cracked gasket from over tightening and/or bent transmision pan sealing surface.

I wish I had air tools...

Pete

 

[exbass94]

Why the hell would you use an impact gun to retighten pan bolts? They're only supposed to be torqued down to around 14 ft-lbs or so. Good luck getting those bolts out next time.

 

[polkat]

I was trying to save time; i did it during my lunch hour in my shop. I am going to have to keep an eye on it for a while hope that dont bite me later. Now i am starting to get worried

 

[Bob Ayers]

Why the hell would you use an impact gun to retighten pan bolts? They're only supposed to be torqued down to around 14 ft-lbs or so. Good luck getting those bolts out next time.

NOOOO!! I would say 15-20 INCH/LBS, not Ft./LBS

 

[rurouni20xx]

as long as they arent right next to each other your should be fine but keep an eye on it, you dont have any room to oversize them. a helicoil may help you tho, just make sure you have room in the case b4 you try it or you could ruin the tranny pan sealing area.

 

[polkat]

well no leaks yet, should i back them bolts off or just leave well enough alone? wow what a diffenence that made changing that fluid it was like night and day difference.

 

[LEVE]

The next time you drop the pan, drill/tap and install heli-coils in the stripped bolt holes. Then you can use the same OEM bolt and it should not leak.

 

[projectnitemare]

That is the same thing as doing a flush and then pulling the pan and changing the filter. The way you did it was how to do it without a fluid exchanger. Just a warning to newer explorer owners, make sure you have a dipstick before you go pulling the pan down.

Matt