Prizm L4-108 1.8L DOHC VIN 8 MFI (1998)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting Points.
2. Remove 6 bolts and the left splash shield from the vehicle.
3. Place a drain pan or a suitable container under the transaxle fluid pan.
4. Remove the transaxle drain plug (2) from the transaxle fluid pan (1) and drain the transaxle fluid.
NOTICE: When removing the transaxle fluid pan, use caution in order not to damage the transaxle case-to-fluid pan mating surfaces. If the fluid
pan is frozen to the transaxle case, use a rubber mallet and a wood block to lightly tap the fluid pan free. Do not attempt to pry the fluid pan away
from the case with metal tools; damage to the case or fluid pan flange could result.
5. Remove 18 bolts, the transaxle fluid pan, and the fluid pan gasket from the transaxle.
6. Remove 3 bolts, the fluid filter screen (1), and the gasket from the valve body.
