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REPLACE AFT TRANSMISSION MAIN OIL FILTER
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REMOVE FILTER
NOTE
Filter bowl holds about 1 pint of oil.
1.
Hold container under drain valve (1) of filter bowl
(2). Push in and twist drain valve. Drain oil into
container.
2.
Remove lockwire from filter bowl (2). Remove
bowl from housing (3).
NOTE
Filter may come out with bowl or stay
in housing.
3.
Remove filter (4) from bowl (2) or housing (3).
Inspect filter for debris. If debris is found, perform
a contamination analysis (Task 6-108).
4.
Remove packing (5) from bowl (2).
5.
Wipe inside of housing (3) clean. Use cloth
(E120) damp with dry cleaning solvent (E162).
Wear gloves (E186) and goggles.
6.
Pour out any oil from bowl (2). Check bottom of
bowl. If bowl contains deposits, go to step 7. If
there is only a film of oil, with no deposits, go
to step 11.
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