# Changing transmission filter & fluid in 2002 Jeep Wrangler X

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-transmission-filter-fluid-in-2002-jeep-wrangler-x/31354>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** wrangler, transmissions, jeep, filters\
**Created:** [June 3, 2009, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-transmission-filter-fluid-in-2002-jeep-wrangler-x/31354 "2009-06-03T00:04:57Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![48willies](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/4/f04885/32.png) [@48willies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/48willies)\
**Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-transmission-filter-fluid-in-2002-jeep-wrangler-x/31354/1 "2009-06-03T00:04:57Z")

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Does anyone know the best procedure in removing the 5 forward transmission pan bolts – they are somewhat blocked by the metal cross member that is bolted to the frame by 3 large bolts on each side. Should this cross member be removed to makie it easier to get to those 5 transmission pan bolts?

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-transmission-filter-fluid-in-2002-jeep-wrangler-x/31354/2 "2009-06-03T00:33:59Z")

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Yes. Just support the rear of the transmission with a floor jack prior to removing the crossmember.

Tester