3/17/2008
4248-301-900 - INST
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10. If not already installed, install drain plug and torque plug to
15 ft-lbs
.
11.
Note:
With the transmission drained, it is a good time to change the
control main filter (canister style filter on driver’s side of transmission).
See steps 11 through 18 for installation instructions.
12. Use a standard strap-type filter wrench to remove control main filter.
Remove filter by rotating counterclockwise.
13. Remove magnet from filter attachment tube in the converter housing or
from the top of the control main filter.
14. Clean any metal debris from the magnet. Presence of any metal pieces
larger than dust may indicate that transmission replacement or overhaul
is required.
15. Reinstall magnet on filter attachment tube in converter housing.
16. Lubricate gasket on the control main filter with clean transmission fluid.
17. Install, by hand, control main filter until gasket on the filter touches
converter housing.
18. Turn main filter ¾ to 1 full turn after gasket touches. Turning past 1 full
turn can damage filter and cause fluid leakage.
19. To fill transmission, add approximately
10 quarts
of new
DEXRON III
automatic transmission fluid to transmission through fluid filler tube
located under hood of truck.
Filter Attachment Tube
Filter Magnet
Control Main Filter
