RX 300 FWD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1999)
Valve Body: Service and Repair
Valve Body
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. REMOVE DRAIN PLUG AND DRAIN ATF
3. REMOVE OIL PAN AND GASKET
NOTICE: Some fluid will remain in the oil pan.
Remove the 18 bolts, and carefully remove the oil pan assembly. Discard the gasket.
4. EXAMINE PARTICLES IN OIL PAN
Remove the magnets and use them to collect any steel chips. Look carefully at the chips and particles in the pan and on the magnet to anticipate
what type of wear you will find in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic)...bearing, gear and plate wear
Brass (non-magnetic)... bushing wear
5. REMOVE OIL STRAINER
a. Remove the 3 bolts and oil strainer.
b. Remove the O-ring.