QX56 V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2004)
6. Remove oil pan and oil pan gasket.
7. Check foreign materials in oil pan to help determine causes of malfunction. If the A/T fluid is very dark, smells burned, or contains foreign
particles, frictional material (clutches, band) may need replacement. A tacky film that will not wipe clean indicates varnish build up. Varnish can
cause valves, servo, and clutches to stick and can inhibit pump pressure.
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If frictional material is detected, perform A/T fluid cooler cleaning.
8. Remove magnets from oil pan.