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Need help removing trans pan

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I am newbie DIY mechanic (sort of). I was trying to change my transmission fluid, using a Chilton book (or Haynes?) as my guide. I got all the equiment and fluids, drained the fluid, unbolted the pan BUT... I'm stuck!

The pan is connected to a pipe that goes up to the dipstick. There is a connection there that looks like it might slide off so I can remove the pan, but it won't budge. Should that slide off? Or do I really have to unbolt the supports on the dipstick too?? BTW, I tried this and it seems nearly impossible without also removing 6 other things!

Thanks for any advice!
John
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mustang67408
Those 2 pipes should slide apart, there is an "O" ring between them to keep it from leaking.Just twist the pan back and forth a bit and it should slide right off.
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Cool! Thanks. I'll give it a shot.

BTW, when I reassemble it, do I need to do anything special to the O ring? Do I need to put an sort of sealant or something on? Or just slide it back together?

Thanks again!
John
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taco loco said:
Cool! Thanks. I'll give it a shot.

BTW, when I reassemble it, do I need to do anything special to the O ring? Do I need to put an sort of sealant or something on? Or just slide it back together?

Thanks again!
John
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No sealer needed, just some sort of lubricant to help them slide back together.
If the "O" ring looks flat spotted or twisted, I would replace it just to CYA.
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Thanks alot! I appreciate the quick response!
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Thanks! I was able to work that thing off this morning. I went out and bought some penetrating oil and sprayed it on there. Not sure if that helped, but eventually I was able to get the lower tube to rotate a tiny bit relative to the upper tube. Once I saw that it was moving a little, I knew I could get it. It took a little muscle.
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