OEM Chevrolet Prizm Automatic Transmission Filter

Chevrolet Prizm Automatic Transmission Filter Parts and Q&A

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  Q: How to Service and Repair the Automatic Transmission Filter for the 3 Speed-MB3 on Chevrolet Prizm?

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  Start the procedure of servicing and repairing the a/t fluid filter for the 3 speed-mb3 by lifting the vehicle and removing the six bolts as well as the left splash shield immediately. The transaxle fluid pan requires a drain pan set beneath it while you extract the Drain Plug from its location in the pan for fluid drainage. When removing the fluid pan take care to protect its mating surfaces since a stuck pan should be tapped loose using a rubber mallet supporting it on a wooden block instead of metal tools. The sequence begins with bolt removal of both 18 items and subsequent separation of the transaxle fluid pan and its accompanying gasket from the assembly. Remove first the 3 bolts and fluid filter screen and gasket that are present inside the Valve Body. When observing the clutch material in the fluid pan it is normal to see some material buildup but excessive amounts require further investigation and disassembly. Examining the fluid pan for foreign objects requires immediate replacement of the filter screen if detected damage. The installation requires cleaning magnets and the underneath surfaces of the fluid pan while also removing all gasket material from the mating joint areas. Secure the Valve Body assembly with 10 nm torque when inserting the fluid filter screen gasket and fluid filter screen and their 3 tightening bolts. Secure the new fluid pan gasket onto the transaxle with 18 bolts and tighten them to 4.9 nm (43 inch lbs.). Tighten the transaxle Drain Plug to 23 nm (17 ft. Lbs.) after which you should remove the drain pan and install the left splash shield using 6 bolts at 5 nm (44 inch lbs.). To complete the process lower the vehicle while performing any necessary refilling of transaxle fluid.
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  Q: How to Replace the Automatic Transmission Filter and Fluid in the 3 Speed-MB3 on Chevrolet Prizm?

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  The first step for automatic transmission fluid and filter replacement in the 3 speed-mb3 starts by elevating the vehicle then removing 6 bolts which keep the left splash shield attached. The installation of a drain pan directly under the transaxle fluid pan should follow Drain Plug removal to remove fluid content. Use extreme care when removing the transaxle fluid pan because any damage to mating surfaces can occur; use a rubber mallet with wood block to free it without exposing the surfaces to metal tools. Following the removal of 18 bolts, you can take out the fluid pan together with its gasket and proceed with unbolting 3 bolts, extracting the fluid filter screen altogether with its gasket from the Valve Body. Normal wear allows just a trace of clutch material to remain in the fluid pan but excessive material signals the need for checking the transaxle. The fluid pan requires inspection for large metal items and foreign matter before cleaning the fluid filter screen with solvent followed by a replacement if the screen shows damage. Forward and upward motions should clean the transaxle fluid pan magnets along with its bottom surfaces and gasket material remaining on the mating surfaces. Secure the fluid filter screen gasket together with the fluid filter screen on the Valve Body by tightening 3 bolts to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). Secure the new fluid pan gasket along with the pan in place by fastening 18 bolts with 4.9 nm (43 lb inch) torque. You should replace the transaxle Drain Plug using 23 nm (17 ft. Lbs.) of torque before you remove the drain pan to reinstall the left splash shield with 6 bolts tightened to 5 nm (44 inch lbs.). After that lower the vehicle and perform necessary transaxle refilling.