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PAN AND FILTER SERVICE

Fig. 1: Loosen the fluid pan retaining bolts — 1.8L engine

Fig. 2: After the fluid has been drained, loosen the pan bolts — Legacy transaxle shown

Fig. 3: Lower the transaxle's fluid pan and . . .

Fig. 4: . . . remove the gasket from the fluid pan

Fig. 5: Remove and clean the magnet inside the pan

Fig. 6: Loosen and remove the filter screen retainer bolts

Fig. 7: On some models, a fluid tube must be removed before the filter can be detached

Fig. 8: After the filter has been removed, inspect the screen for debris — 1.8L transaxle shown

Fig. 9: Removing the filter screen from a Legacy transaxle

Fig. 10: Automatic transaxle filter and retaining bolts

Normal maintenance does not require removal of the transaxle oil pan, or changing or cleaning of the filter. However, if a leak is detected at the transaxle oil pan gasket, it must be replaced. Some models do not incorporate an oil strainer.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle safely on jackstands.
  2. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid into a suitable container.
  3. Remove the mounting bolts and lower the oil pan and gasket.
  4. If you wish to remove the oil strainer, simply unbolt it from the valve body. It can be cleaned in a nonflammable solvent and dried with compressed air or allowed to air dry.

    To install:

  5. Install the oil strainer and tighten the bolts to 26–35 inch lbs. (4–5 Nm).
  6. Using a new gasket, install the oil pan and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 30–39 inch lbs. (3.5–4.5 Nm).
  7. Lower the vehicle and fill the transaxle with fluid. Start the engine and check the transmission fluid level.

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