Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the fluid drain plug-(1).Drain transmission fluid into a suitable container.
Caution:Refer toComponent Fastener Tightening Caution.
Install the fluid drain plug-(1) and tighten to12-Y(106-lb-in).Installation Procedure
Lower the vehicle.Remove the fluid fill cap-(1).Fill the transmission to the proper level with the correctfluid. Refer toTransmission Fluid Level and Condition CheckandFluid Capacity Specifications.Install the fluid fill cap-(1).
Fill Plug Replacement Automatic Transmission Unit
Intermediate Drive Shaft Bearing Shield Replacement Automatic Transmission UnitThread Repair
Special ToolsEN 42385–850Thread Repair KitFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.General Thread RepairThe thread repair process involves a solid, thin walled,self-locking, carbon steel, bushing typeinsert-(1). During the bushing installation process, thedriver tool expands the bottom ...