How to remove trans filter gasket?

[96-2D-Hoe]

This seems to be the only other option. I didn't want to damage the body if I could help it.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

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[96-2D-Hoe]

I'd bet that was the original from the factory. There was only one tiny spot where I could put the small pick and it wouldn't slip straight off. Gave it a few hits and it moved enough to where I could get the screwdriver on it and hit it a couple more times. When it slipped back I pulled out out with long nose pliers.

The new one has a nice lip all the way around and will be easy to get behind/out.

Now I want to flush the trans completely. The fluid that drained out overnight was very dark.

Thanks for the help.

 

[OR VietVet]

Be careful with that flush. Since you are doing the work, is your flush just a replacement of as much fluid as you can get out of it or done at a shop using their equipment? That equipment should use the trans pump to swap the fluid with.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Just me replacing fluid. Thanks for the tip

 

[OR VietVet]

You said "flush the trans completely". How do you plan to get all the fluid out?

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

The disconnect a line, turn the engine over, replace as you go method I guess.
Unless there's a better way?

 

[OR VietVet]

Disable the ignition and turn over engine or actually start the engine? I would not think that all fluid would get out of there that way but maybe it would. Some torque converters had a threaded plug that you could rotate to the bottom and drain it from there. I don't think yours does but I could be wrong.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Pull the fuel pump relay and turn it over. Won't completely 'flush' it but AFAIK that's about the only option apart from paying for it at a shop. Seen it on youtube and some people have mentioned/done it here.

 

[OR VietVet]

Yea, I would not want to start the engine but turning over should push a lot of that fluid out. Use Dexron VI to refill. I use AC Delco fluid but you can get other brands.