Transmission oil pan removal?

CarbonCruiser · 07-01-08, 06:36 AM

I am going to be doing a "Rodney Flush" on my 89' FJ-62. I also what to clean the ATF filter. After I have removed the 20+ bolts on the trannsmission oil pan, what do I do about the hose that is connected to the front of the pan? Does it have a union that needs to be undone. What is the function of this hose?

ad20k · 07-01-08, 06:48 AM

Are you referring to the metal pipe? If so, that is the dipstick tube. There is a union about 4 inches up the pipe that is a slip fit with an oring.

When I removed the pan, the procedure I used was 1) remove dipstick, 2) remove 20 bolts, 3) separate pan, 4) wiggle pan to separate the pan tube from the upper dipstick tube.

Hope this helps.

CarbonCruiser · 07-01-08, 08:08 AM

Thanks, that is just what I needed to know.

KLF · 07-01-08, 11:10 AM

Don't fool yourself into thinking that just because you drained the pan that everything is empty and it's not gonna drool any fluid on you. It will drip ATF for days, so plan to keep a drain pan under it the entire time.

Randy88FJ62 · 07-01-08, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLF

Don't fool yourself into thinking that just because you drained the pan that everything is empty and it's not gonna drool any fluid on you. It will drip ATF for days, so plan to keep a drain pan under it the entire time.

KLF is right. Ask me how I know.

RockDoc · 07-01-08, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLF

Don't fool yourself into thinking that just because you drained the pan that everything is empty and it's not gonna drool any fluid on you. It will drip ATF for days, so plan to keep a drain pan under it the entire time.

Even worse if you pull the valve body, downright annoying if you have to pull it twice

07-01-08, 06:36 AM	#1
CarbonCruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Price Utah Posts: 20	Transmission oil pan removal? I am going to be doing a "Rodney Flush" on my 89' FJ-62. I also what to clean the ATF filter. After I have removed the 20+ bolts on the trannsmission oil pan, what do I do about the hose that is connected to the front of the pan? Does it have a union that needs to be undone. What is the function of this hose?

07-01-08, 06:48 AM	#2
ad20k IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 113	Are you referring to the metal pipe? If so, that is the dipstick tube. There is a union about 4 inches up the pipe that is a slip fit with an oring. When I removed the pan, the procedure I used was 1) remove dipstick, 2) remove 20 bolts, 3) separate pan, 4) wiggle pan to separate the pan tube from the upper dipstick tube. Hope this helps. __________________ Aaron 88 FJ62 - 31x10.5, parabolics, Scion radio, e85 flex fueler, 4 runner calipers, D'amplified, Wagongear weatherstrip. My DD commuter truck.

07-01-08, 11:10 AM	#4
KLF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barrington, NH Posts: 1,787	Don't fool yourself into thinking that just because you drained the pan that everything is empty and it's not gonna drool any fluid on you. It will drip ATF for days, so plan to keep a drain pan under it the entire time. __________________ KB1OSF '87 Toyota xcab SR5 - SAS'd, stuff '98 Lexus ES300 '04 Toyota Highlander

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07-01-08, 08:08 AM	#3
CarbonCruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Price Utah Posts: 20	Thanks, that is just what I needed to know.