Sorry Dave I briefed over the file when you sent it and need to look over it again.
vitalssj... You can drop the pan, drain the fluid and remove the filter. Cut the filter open by prying out the metal crimped lip all the way around. Wire cutters work good for this. Once apart there will be a fiber like pad inside and it folds open so you can see what has been caught inside. Your pan will also be a good indication of how much debris is floating around as the filter wont catch everything