Hey folks. We're trying to replace the auto tranny filter on my son's 940. A bracket at the back of the pan that supports the exhaust system appears to be sandwiched between the trans housing and the rear trans mount bracket. It is preventing the pan from coming out. Is there an easier way to get this pan off, or do I really have to disconnect the trans from its rear mount?

 

Yep, turns out the four bolts holding the center rear mount have to come completely out to be able to drop the bracket enough to get the pan off. But it was a lot simpler than I thought, as the tranny rests easily on the top of the mount for the amount of time it takes to change out the filter an remount the pan. Then SLOWLY jacking the tranny back up into place to realign the bolts, and everything's back to good as new.