Atf Temperature Sensor Removal

Remove the 18 bolts and oil pan from the transaxle.

NOTICE:

Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. remove all the pan bolts, and carefully remove the oil pan assembly.

Remove the gasket from the oil pan.

Remove the 2 magnets from the oil pan.

Examine particles in the oil pan.

1. Collect any steel chips with the removed magnets. Lock carefully at the chips and particles in the oil pan and on the magnets to see the type of wear which might be found in the transaxle.
   

   Result:

   Steel (magnetic):

   Bearing, gear and plate wear
   

   Brass (non-magnetic):

   Bearing wear
   

Remove the 2 bolts and oil strainer from the valve body.

Remove the O-ring from the oil strainer.

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the 4 bolts, ATF temperature sensor assembly and clamp from the valve body.

Remove the O-ring from the ATF temperature sensor assembly.