Chrysler 3878313 Filter-Transmission Regulator Valve

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At certain time intervals it is essential to change transmission fluid and to replace the filter with a new one and for this purpose there is no drain plug and the transmission oil pan is removed from bottom to drain out the fluids. Before draining, buy the recommended type and amount of transmission fluid and a new filter; make sure that there is a need for gaskets; if there is, get an oil pan gasket together with an O-ring seal. You also require jackstands to support the car, a wrench for the oil pan bolts, an oil pan which should be about 6 quart capacity, newspapers, and rags. The respective fluid should be drained as soon as the car has been driven to evacuate sediment deposits, and the protection gloves because of hot fluids. After making the fluid warm turn the vehicle on jackstands to allow for access to the bottom, and ensure that it is safely lifted. Place the drain pan directly under the transmission oil pan, undo the oil pan bolts and half tighten the front bolts without extracting them. Loosen the oil pan at the rear to drain the hot fluid by pulling it with your hands; you may use a screwdriver, but care to not mar the gasket seat. Scope the pan, take out the other front bolts, and eliminate any leftover fluid, look for particles of metal to signify internal transmission breakdown. The filter/strainer is now inserted towards the blower end and secured by three screws; it is recommended that all three screws and the filter/strainer together with its O-ring be removed. Use solvent to wipe the transmission oil pan and check for metal particles and foreign materials; if there is a compressed air, blow over the pan. Here it is necessary to clean the surface where the filter is mounted on the valve body so that surfaces should be smooth and there should not be any kind of damage on it. The new O-ring should then be fitted on the pick-up pipe together with the new filter, the new gasket should then be placed in position after applying some petroleum jelly to hold it. After that, use the mounting bolts and install the pan to the bottom of the transmission; however, tighten the bolts diagonally. Pull over, put the car on a lower gear, then open the bonnet and get the transmission fluid dipstick. Thanks to different cars having different fluid capacities, pour the fluid slowly intermitting the use of the dipstick to see the current level, pouring four quarts using the funnel through the filler tube then allowing some fluid to run to the pan. Put the selector lever in 'Park' position, set off the engine and clutch, engage the parking brake and then switch on the engine and let it run at low rpm for some time. With the brake pedal depressed and the parking brake applied press the shift lever through all gear positions and return to Park. Insert the dipstick and spin it, then pull it out and check the level against the Full mark; if a person overfills it, then the excess has to be drained by removing the oil pan. Last, inspect and verify oil leak at the lower mating surface of the pan, reinsert the dipstick back to its tube and start the car to bring it to normal running temperature then switch off the car, park on a flat ground and use the chassis dipstick to check the fluid level with the engine running in idle, the transmission system in park and add fluid up to the Full mark without overfilling.

At the specified time intervals, the transmission fluid should be drained and replaced. Since the fluid will remain hot long after driving, perform this procedure only after the engine has cooled down completely. Before beginning work, purchase the specified transmission fluid and a new filter. Other tools necessary for this job include jack stands to support the vehicle in a raised position, a drain pan capable of holding at least eight pints, newspapers and clean rags. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. With a drain pan in place, remove the front and side pan mounting bolts. Note: 2007 through 2011 models have one bolt that is coated with adhesive sealant. Loosen the rear pan bolts approximately one turn. If the pan does not loosen and fluid does not begin to drain, carefully pry the transmission pan loose with a putty knife. Remove the remaining bolts, pan and gasket. Carefully clean the gasket surface of the transmission to remove all traces of the old gasket and sealant. Drain the fluid from the transmission pan, clean it with solvent and dry it with compressed air. Remove the filter from the transmission valve body. With the vehicle raised and the pan off, this is a good time to adjust the transmission bands. Install a new filter and 0-ring. Make sure the gasket surface on the transmission pan is clean, then install a new gasket. Put the pan in place against the transmission and, working around the pan, tighten each bolt a little at a time until the final torque figure is reached. On 2007 through 2011 models, clean the adhesive-coated bolt and apply new adhesive sealant. Lower the vehicle and add the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid through the filler tube. With the transmission in Park and the parking brake set, run the engine at a fast idle, but don't race it. Move the gear selector through each range and back to Neutral. Check the fluid level. Check under the vehicle for leaks during the first few trips.

Install the new gasket and filter, ensuring the gasket is in place before attaching the filter, and tighten the screws.

The front of the vehicle should be raised and securely supported on jackstands, and the parking brake should be applied.

Add four quarts of the specified fluid to the transaxle.

The automatic transaxle fluid and filter should be changed and the magnet cleaned.

Apply a 1/8-inch bead of RTV sealant to the pan sealing surface and the underside of each bolt head. Position the pan on the transaxle, install the bolts, and tighten them to torque specifications in multiple steps. Allow the RTV sealant to dry as per the manufacturer's instructions.

Install a new gasket.

Raise the front of the vehicle, support it securely on jackstands, and apply the parking brake.

Remove the filter and seal, then install a new filter seal and the new filter.

Install a new gasket and filter, using caution when dealing with filter seals and securing bolts. Clean the pan and transmission surfaces with lacquer thinner, apply ATF-resistant RTV sealant to the pan, and bolt it in place.

Thoroughly clean the pan's gasket surface to remove old gasket and sealant residues. Drain the fluid from the pan and clean it with solvent, drying it with compressed air if available. Clean any magnets in the pan designed to catch metal debris.

The automatic transaxle fluid and filter should be changed, the magnet cleaned, and the bands adjusted.

Start the engine with the parking brake set and move the shift lever through all gear ranges, ending in Neutral. Wait for at least 2 minutes.

Loosen the pan bolts, leaving two at the front and two at the rear loosely in place, and tap the pan corners with a soft-faced mallet to break the seal, allowing the fluid to drain.

The steps to drain the transmission fluid are as follows: raise the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands, place the drain pan underneath the transmission pan, remove the rear and side pan mounting bolts, loosen the rear pan bolts, carefully pry the transmission pan loose with a screwdriver to allow the fluid to drain, remove the remaining bolts, pan, and gasket.

The drained fluid from the pan should be cleaned and any debris caught by the magnets should be removed if applicable.