When diagnosing low oil pressure or oil pump cavitation noise on a THM 700-R4 transmission, check the following items:
INSPECT
1. Oil filter "O" ring for nicks or cuts. Replace with P/N 8619568 if necessary.
2. Oil filter body for hairline cracks and neck for flash or blockage. Replace with P/N 8642933 if necessary.
3. If the oil filter shows signs of wear at the point it contacts the oil filter retaining clip, replace the filter with P/N 8642933 and the clip with P/N 8642422 if necessary.
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