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Aug 12, 2006 | 10:21 PM

Fast Cop

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Transmission HELP Please

I thought a easy home project would be to change the trans fluid and filter. 96 vert auto trans. Drained fluid, removed old filter and now I cannot get the old filter seal out. Any help or suggestions please.

Aug 12, 2006 | 10:27 PM

Pete K

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You can CAREFULLY pry it out with a screwdriver. Do not slip and scratch the bore though. I use a pair of snap ring pliers. Stick them in the center of the o-ring, spread them open, grab the inside of it, and pull out while wiggling it.

Aug 12, 2006 | 10:39 PM

Fast Cop

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This thing is in very tight. Whey you say use a screwdriver, how?

Aug 12, 2006 | 10:45 PM

Pete K

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You could just stick the screwdriver in the center and snag the top edge of the oring and carefully pry it out. Snap ring pliers make it very easy.

Aug 12, 2006 | 10:47 PM

ittlfly

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Originally Posted by Fast Cop

This thing is in very tight. Whey you say use a screwdriver, how?

Use the smallest screwdriver you have. Carefully and slowly wedge it between the bore and the seal and pry against the bore inboard toward the center. That way the chances of scratching the bore are reduced. Once you pry it away a little, use needle nose plyiers to grab it and pull it out.

Aug 12, 2006 | 10:53 PM

Fast Cop

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Thanks very much, I got it out and I do not think I scratched the bore. You guys are great. Thanks again

Aug 13, 2006 | 12:07 AM

Fast Cop

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New filter on, gasket in place, pan back on and bolts torqued. I will refill the tranny in the morning, put the cross brace (vert) back on than test out. Thanks again for your help.