Transmission - Diff - Change

[JHarris1385]

I am going to tackle a transmission and differentails fluid change this weekend. I want to be properly prepared for this is my first time. So I would like to start a check list on here and ask if you all would fill it out for me. I dont know what all is needed and what is the best for this.

Transmission change - what is needed?
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Diff change - what is needed?
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Any Tools?

[Triathlete]

There is actually a very good write up on this subject somewhere here on the board...should be able to find it with the search!

[Triathlete]

Less than a minute and here you go...Joe Blacks how to ...search is your friend! Don't fear it!

[JHarris1385]

Can you get the filter and gasket at an AutoZONE?

What about the diffs? Did not see a write up on that.

[nfpgasmask]

Yes, I got mine at AutoZone for $30-$40. The filter should come with the gasket.

Bart

Can you get the filter and gasket at an AutoZONE?

What about the diffs? Did not see a write up on that.

[Triathlete]

THIS has some good info on the diffs including pics of the drain and fill holes.

[JHarris1385]

These were the two gaskets I was referring to.

Also is this a good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4L30E...QQcmdZViewItem

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, hopefully someone else will chime in here. *I think* one of the gaskets goes on the tranny pan (the big one) and the smaller one goes on the pan that covers the TOD. If you look under your VX you will see both pans.

I changed only one of these that I can remember. That is a good deal, get it.

Bart

These were the two gaskets I was referring to.

Also is this a good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4L30E...QQcmdZViewItem

[Kenny]

You will "need" the first gasket on the adapter pan (Small front one).
I say "need" because I think if you're careful pulling off the pan, the gasket will be fine - mine was ok to re-use.

The second gasket will only be needed if you decide to change your strainer that's up behind the larger pan (drain - fill). I never bothered with this one (yet).

The gasket maker is not needed if you have the proper size gaskets.

Get at least 12 quarts.
9 to 9.5 into the transmission and 2 to 2.5 into the transfer case. Get a bit more and you could replace your power steering fluid that is also ATF.

Take your time and follow Joe Black's how to closely.