Brian, could you supply me with the instructions or suggestions on how to remove/clean the trans filter screen? I have changed the fluid, but never removed the screen. Thanks.
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Cleaning the filter screen on a 1:1transmission is not an easy task and is probably best left to your dealer. The filter is on the very bottom of the 1:1 trans and in most cases there isn't room to get at it without disconnecting the propshaft trom the trans, unbolting the transmission mounts from the stringers, loosening the pull pins on the front trunnion mounts and lifting the back of the engine/transmission with some type of hoist. When you get it all back together the engine will have to be aligned with the prop shaft. It is a pain in the behind job but I strongly recommend that it be done at the 20 hour first service. After that, I would forget thet it is there. As long as you change the trans fluid annually (Dexron III Automatic Trans Fluid) the transmission shouldn't make any more metal grindings unless there is an internal problem.