H3 Transmission fluid change help

[K0PIR]

I got the pan off of my transmission and found this at the bottom. Looks like a donut so someone can drill a hole and drain the fluid without allowing metal shavings to get into the pan. What is this and should I leave it in there?

Thanks!

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[5gn-h3t]

Is it a magnetic doughnut?

 

[alrock]

It's a magnet to hold onto shavings so they do not recirculate or clog the filter. Pull up the magnet, clean it and put it back in the same spot. It's also there as if there are huge chunks you'd see them when dropping the pan.

 

[K0PIR]

It's a magnet to hold onto shavings so they do not recirculate or clog the filter. Pull up the magnet, clean it and put it back in the same spot. It's also there as if there are huge chunks you'd see them when dropping the pan.

Got it. Cleaned and put back.

Donut magnet :giggle:

BTW, whoever thought of the kiddie pool to drain the oil into is genius.

Thanks!

 

[5gn-h3t]

Just make sure you clean it and put it back before the wife and kids find out.

 

[650Hawk]

BTW, whoever thought of the kiddie pool to drain the oil into is genius.

OMG! What a brilliant idea! I've been wanting to do my trans for awhile now (already did the diffs and the TC), but been putting it off 'cuz of the inevitable mess.