Thread: Transmission pan drop.

Originally Posted by FordMan77

OP- Before I forget -once you drop the pan and remove the filter, be sure the rubber o-ring on the end of the filter where it goes into the trans. is removed as well. They often get stuck in the trans and you have to use a pick or something to get it out.

I just leave it in if it stay in the tranny. Actually, I don't think I have ever changed the one in my GTP in the 160k miles and several filter changes. In my opinion, if it stays in the tranny, just leave it there and install the new filter and throw the new ring away.