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Galaxy 2000.75 (04.2000-02.2006)

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: AG5 - Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter Galaxy 2000.75 (04/2000-02/2006)
In-vehicle Repair

Special Tool(s)

Separator, Oil Pan

303-428 (21-179)

Alignment Gauge, TR Sensor

307-438 (17-087)
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
WSE-M5B-392-A 
Automatic Transmission Fluid
N052990VX00 
Sealant
WSE-M4G323-A4 

Removal

  1. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.
  1. Remove the Transmission Range (TR) Sensor.
    For additional information, refer to Transmission Range (TR) Sensor in this section.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Remove the engine undershield.

  1. Detach the ground cable from the transaxle.

  1. Remove the secondary air injection (AIR) pump intake pipe and ball valve.

  1. Detach the cable bracket from the fluid pan (three nuts).

  1. Remove the transaxle oil filler tube plug (fluid pan shown removed for clarity).
    • Remove and discard the plastic snap ring.

  1. Remove the transaxle ventilation valve (fluid pan shown removed for clarity).

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:If an internal transaxle concern is suspected, drain the fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. However, if excessive metal or friction particles are present, a detailed inspection of the transaxle will be required.
    Remove the transaxle drain plug.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
    • Discard the seal.

  1. Remove the transaxle fluid pan bolts.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not distort the transaxle fluid pan.
    Using the special tool, remove the transaxle fluid pan.
    • Slide the special tool around the profile of the pan.

Installation
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure that the mating surface of fluid pan and transaxle case are clean and oil free.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Install the fluid pan within 10 minutes of applying the sealant.
    Apply approximately a 3 mm diameter bead of sealant to the inside edge of the fluid pan mating face.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Tighten the transaxle fluid pan retaining bolts in a diagonal sequence.
    Install the transaxle fluid pan.

  1. Install the transaxle ventilation valve (fluid pan shown removed for clarity).

  1. Attach the cable bracket to the fluid pan (three nuts).

  1. Install the secondary air injection (AIR) pump intake pipe and ball valve.

  1. Attach the ground cable to the transaxle.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new drain plug seal.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Clean the drain plug threads.
    Install the drain plug.

  1. Install the engine undershield.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Attach the shift cable bracket to the transaxle fluid pan.
  1. Fill the transaxle with automatic transmission fluid.
    For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill in this section.
  1. Install the Transmission Range (TR) Sensor.
    For additional information, refer to Transmission Range (TR) Sensor in this section.
  1. Install the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section  501-19 Bumpers.
  1. Check the transmission fluid level.
    For additional information, refer to Fluid Level Check in this section.

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