Transmission filter replacement on a 1995 Chevy S10 Blazer 2wd.

On this page we will illustrate how to replace the transmission filter on a 1995 Chevy S10 Blazer 2wd.

To begin, put the vehicle in park and put blocks on the rear wheels. 

To be able to remove the transmission pan, it is necessary to remove the cross member.  Start by removing the transmission mount nuts.














Place a floor jack with a wooden block under the transmission bellhousing to keep it in place when removing the cross member.


















With a long extension and a half inch drive ratchet remove the two bolts that attach the cross member to one side of the frame.
















Next, remove the other two bolts located on the opposite side.



















This particular pan does not have a drain plug.  This can make this job messy.  Place a large drain pan underneath to catch the fluid while removing the transmission pan bolts.  The best way to do this is to leave two corner bolts to slowly tilt the pan and empty the old transmission fluid slowly.













Once you have removed the transmission pan, inspect the old transmission fluid for metal shavings.  The fluid should not smell burned or have a black appearance.  Scrape the old gasket material and clean the pan with brake cleaner prior to installation.








This particular filter is pressed in and there are no bolts holding it in place.  To remove it, gently pull it out.  Make sure that you install the new seal contained in the transmission filter service kit.  Coat the new seal with new transmission fluid before you install the new filter.

Install a new gasket, and make sure that the transmission pan bolts are fastened properly.  Re-install the cross member.  Add 3 qts of Dexron III transmission fluid.  Check the level with the dip stick before starting the engine.  If it is low, add more.  Start the engine, and check the level again while the engine is still running.  The level should be on the cold mark.  Add fluid if needed.