Tips on getting the new transmission filter in?

**foghelmut** · 07-10-2011

I got the old one out, having a hell of a time trying to push the new one in. Any tips would be appreciated!

**redlinepontiac** · 07-10-2011

is the old seal out?

**Taz Magister** · 07-10-2011

leave the old seal unless it falls out by itself otherwise your going to f it up and have no choice but to cut it out and replace it...

**stuzman** · 07-11-2011

Originally Posted by foghelmut

I got the old one out, having a hell of a time trying to push the new one in. Any tips would be appreciated!

Use a rubber mallet and tap lightly on the filter casing above the inlet that goes into the seal.

Terry

**TheOtherNick** · 07-11-2011

Hit it with the palm of your hand.

**BillBoost37** · 07-12-2011

Originally Posted by TheOtherNick

Hit it with the palm of your hand.

Aka ...too lazy to walk to toolbox for rubber mallet.

PS. be gentle with the mallet..you can snap the neck kinda easy.

**dmahlikGT** · 07-12-2011

I just used the palm of my hand and the bottom of my fist when i did my shift kit.Went in after a couple dozen bangs lol.

**Zef_66** · 07-12-2011

I don't think I have ever had to "hit" a filter into place. Just make sure it is lined up correctly and steady pressure and it slips right in.

**torq455** · 07-12-2011

I put ATF on the contacts and had to twist the filter back and fourth.

**Swiggles** · 07-12-2011

make sure the neck is going in straight, if you have it tilted it wont go in. i also find it easier to do if you take the old seal out as long as the new filter came with one. use a flat head and a hammer to bend the old one inwards and it will come out easy.