OEM 2002 Chevrolet Prizm Automatic Transmission Filter

2002 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 2002 Chevrolet Prizm?

  A: One must start automatic transmission fluid/filter 3 speed-mb3 servicing by elevating the car and detaching the six left splash shield securing bolts. Position a drain pan underneath the transaxle fluid pan and use the specific tool to remove the Drain Plug that allows the fluid to drain out. When removing the fluid pan users should exercise care to protect mating surfaces because a rubber mallet with wooden block can help free it without using metal tools. You should remove the 18 bolts and transaxle fluid pan and gasket while also taking away the 3 bolts and their gasket which secure the fluid filter screen from the Valve Body. Take a look at the fluid pan while checking for significant metal pieces or foreign objects which should be followed by cleaning the fluid filter screen with solvent unless the mesh shows signs of damage. Thoroughly clean the transaxle fluid pan magnets and fluid pan bottom alongside gasket material that should be removed from its mating surfaces. The fluid filter screen gasket must be mounted on the Valve Body assembly along with the fluid filter screen and secured by tightening 3 bolts to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). To complete the installation use new gasket material for the transaxle fluid pan before putting on the pan itself with 18 bolts fastened at 4.9 nm (43 inch lbs.). Reinstall the transaxle Drain Plug with 23 nm torque (17 ft. Lbs.) and remove the drain pan by installing the left splash shield using 6 bolts fixed at 5 nm torque (44 inch lbs.). Then lower the vehicle before filling the transaxle fluid if needed.