Before servicing or replacing any part in the 41TE automatic transmission fluid and filter, read the vehicle's owner manual for the proper timings. Change the automatic transmission fluid with Mopar ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) Type 9602, change the filter when you change the fluid and give the magnet in the
Oil Pan a wipe with a clean, dry cloth. Just in case the transaxle is taken apart, switch the fluid and replace the filter with a new one. Lift up the vehicle on a hoist and put a drain container for the oil underneath the transaxle pan. After you loosen the bolts, tap one place on the pan to break the closing seal and let the fluid drain. Place a new fluted filter in the valve body, ensure the O-ring is in place, wash or replace the magnet and attach the pan to the engine using a fresh amount of Mopar Silicone Adhesive. Pour four quarts of Mopar ATF+4 into the dipstick opening, start the engine and let it run idle for about a minute. After applying both brakes, move the selector lever from any position to park or neutral, letting go of it after each pass. Make sure the transaxle fluid is at 3 mm (1/8 inch) below the lowest mark on the dipstick by adding fluid if necessary and next recheck after the transaxle has warmed up (to 180°F). Push the dipstick down as far as it will go to protect your transaxle from debris. For dipstick tube fluids, make sure the transaxle is totally warmed up, select an appropriate device for fluid suction, put the suction line into the dipstick tube till it reaches the bottom of the oil pan for complete oil evacuation. After removing the suction line, fill the engine with four quarts of Mopar ATF+4 through the dipstick opening, start the engine and use the same steps to check the fluid level.