L Series V6-3.0L VIN R (2004)
10. Remove the oil level control valve.
11. Remove the oil filter and oil filter O-ring seal. The seal may stay in case when filter is removed.
Important: Do not score or damage the transaxle case when removing the filter neck seal.
12. Using a chisel, indent the top of the filter neck seal to relax the press fit.
13. Remove the filter neck seal from the transaxle case and discard.
14. Remove all traces of the old gasket material.
15. Clean the transaxle case and oil pan gasket surfaces with solvent, and allow to air dry.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Use petroleum jelly when lubricating the components. Greases other than petroleum jelly will change the transaxle fluid characteristics and
will cause undesirable shift conditions or filter clogging.
