Required tools and materials:
* Set of wrenches
* Set of heads with removable drive
* Socket wrenches
* Torque wrench
*Two racks for lift or lift
* Flat head screwdriver
* Oil drain container
* Funnel
* New automatic transmission pan gasket
* New automatic transmission housing gasket
Instructions:
1. Preparation
* Park the car on a level surface.
* Put the car on the parking brake.
* Disconnect the negative battery cable.
* Allow the engine to cool.
2. Lifting the car
* Place the vehicle on a lift or install lift stands under the front lift points.
* Raise the vehicle to a sufficient height to work underneath.
3. Draining the automatic transmission oil
* Find the automatic transmission pan.
* Place a container to drain the oil under the pan.
* Unscrew the automatic transmission pan bolts with a wrench.
* Drain the automatic transmission oil into a container.
4. Disconnecting electrical connectors
* Locate the electrical connectors connected to the automatic transmission.
* Disconnect the connectors by pressing the latch and pulling the connector.
5. Disconnecting gear selection cables
* Locate the selector cable attached to the side of the automatic transmission.
* Press the lock and remove the cable.
* Repeat this step for the second selector cable.
6. Disconnecting drive shafts
* Locate the drive shafts attached to the automatic transmission.
* Insert a flat-tip screwdriver into the slot of the drive shaft.
* Hold the screwdriver firmly to prevent the drive shaft from turning.
* Unscrew the drive shaft nut with a socket wrench.
* Disconnect the drive shaft by pulling it outward.
7. Disconnecting the automatic transmission mount
* Locate the bolts that secure the automatic transmission to the engine and cross member.
* Unscrew the bolts with a wrench.
8. Removing the automatic transmission
* Support the automatic transmission with a jack or an assistant.
* Carefully separate the automatic transmission from the engine by sliding it backwards.
* Pull the automatic transmission out from under the car.
9. Replacing gaskets
* Remove the old automatic transmission pan gasket.
* Install a new automatic transmission pan gasket.
* Install a new automatic transmission housing gasket, if necessary.
10. Installation of automatic transmission
* Carefully place the automatic transmission into place, aligning it with the engine.
* Move the automatic transmission forward until it stops.
* Tighten the automatic transmission mounting bolts with a torque wrench in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
11. Connection of drive shafts
* Insert the drive shafts into the automatic transmission.
* Tighten the drive shaft nuts with a torque wrench.
12. Connecting gear selection cables
* Connect the gear selection cables to the side of the automatic transmission.
* Make sure the cables are securely fastened.
13. Connecting electrical connectors
* Connect the electrical connectors to the automatic transmission.
* Snap the connectors into place.
14. Filling automatic transmission oil
* Locate the filler plug on the automatic transmission.
* Install a funnel into the filler hole.
* Pour new automatic transmission oil through the funnel until it begins to flow out of the filler hole.
* Install the filler plug.
15. Resetting fault codes
* Connect the negative battery cable.
* Start the car and let it warm up.
*Reset any trouble codes using an OBD2 scanner.
16. Checking the automatic transmission oil level
* Remove the automatic transmission oil level dipstick.
* Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth.
* Insert the dipstick back into the automatic transmission and remove it.
* The oil level should be between the “Hot” and “Cold” marks on the dipstick.
17. Cleaning the automatic transmission pan
* Remove the automatic transmission pan by unscrewing the bolts.
* Clean the tray of metal shavings and debris.
* Reinstall the pan using a new gasket.
18. Test ride
* Lower the vehicle from the lift.
* Take a short test drive to check the operation of the automatic transmission.
*If you notice any problems, check for proper installation and leaks.