OEM 2000 Chevrolet Prizm Automatic Transmission Filter

2000 Chevrolet Prizm Automatic Transmission Filter Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Automatic Transmission Filter for the 3 Speed-MB3 on 2000 Chevrolet Prizm?

  A: 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.