Do you need to change transmission fluid on JK Wrangler?
Changing out your Jeep JK Wrangler’s 42RLE Automatic Transmission fluid and filter is something you should do as a good part of regular maintenance.
Do you need to change the filter in your transmission?
If the oil is clean, there’s no reason to believe the filter won’t be. Generally speaking, if you’re getting an oil and filter service for your transmission, most of the expense will be taken up by the labour of your mechanic and the cost of oil. That might not be the case if you’re taking this task on yourself, however.
How do you remove transmission from cross member?
With the weight of the transmission resting on the jack, remove the transmission mount bolts. Removing the transmission mount bolts (or nuts) allows the transmission to be separated from the cross member. Remove the cross member to frame mounting bolts and then remove the cross member.
How to change transmission on JK Wrangler 42RLE?
Using a Torx T-25 Bit, remove the 2 bolts securing the filter from the bottom of your Transmission. 9. Carefully pull the filter off your transmission making sure that the redish/orange O-Ring comes off the pickup port as well. 10. Remove the round magnet located on the inside bottom of your transmission sump pan.
How to replace transmission filter on Jeep JK Wrangler?
Open up your new transmission filter package and place the provided replacement O-Ring onto the pick-up tube as shown. 15. Carefully install your new transmission filter onto the bottom of your Jeep JK Wrangler’s transmission. 16. Using the factory bolts, secure the new filter onto the bottom of your transmission.
Using a Torx T-25 Bit, remove the 2 bolts securing the filter from the bottom of your Transmission. 9. Carefully pull the filter off your transmission making sure that the redish/orange O-Ring comes off the pickup port as well. 10. Remove the round magnet located on the inside bottom of your transmission sump pan.
If the oil is clean, there’s no reason to believe the filter won’t be. Generally speaking, if you’re getting an oil and filter service for your transmission, most of the expense will be taken up by the labour of your mechanic and the cost of oil. That might not be the case if you’re taking this task on yourself, however.
Where to put oil catch pan on JK Wrangler?
Park your Jeep JK Wrangler on level ground and remove the 3 bolts securing your automatic transmission skid plate to your Jeep JK Wrangler’s frame rails and cross member. You will need an 18mm socket for this job. 2. Place an oil catch pan under your transmission.