First Transmisson Gasket & filter change with question.

[hunterranger]

My sons first Transmisson Gasket & filter change on the 2001.



Needless to say, it was quite a messy experiance.




With pan off showing Transmission Filter



Pan off in other pan



Once filter was removed. (don't forget to remove the bolt holding it)



Old Transmission filter in pan



Old gasket removed and out on shop floor



New gasket and filter kit ready to go



Ut oh......... Whats this in the bottom of the pan??



The sand and goop I understand, but what are those little metal disks and worm looking things from? Do not appear to be off the gasket or pan thought they do apprear to be the same size.

All progress stopped until I can figure out what those go too.

I also noticed that the new kit gasket does not have the built in disks.... is that going to be a challange?

Any ideas? Helpful hints? Tips of the trade? Other things we should look at or do while we are down here?

Thanks in advance,

Dave

[mjonesjr]

They keep you from over tightening the pan and crushing the gasket.

[wvcat]

Yep what he said...

Looks like it was long overdue...