Jeep Patriot CVT Fluid, Strainer, Pan gasket & Fluid filter Replacement. (2009 - 2.4L)

In this presentation, I show the procedure I used to empty the CVT fluid from the transaxle and avoid making a mess. I also show how I replaced some parts like the CVT fluid strainer and the fluid filter on the side of the transaxle. Usually a rubber gasket doesn’t hold easily on the edge of a pan, so, I decided to demonstrate my cable-tie procedure on how to maintain it in place during the installation. Torque specs are mentioned during the installation procedures. At the end, I show how I obtained the fluid temperatures via my OBD II Scan Tool (Live Data) to properly adjust the CVT fluid level in the transaxle.
Jeep Patriot 2009 parts replaced: CVT Filter kit PART MASTER TF1233 & Filter ATP B-429

In normal driving condition without any CVT problem, I would follow the Jeep Maintenance Service Schedule (200000 km or 120 months).
If the CVT fluid level is too low or too high during normal driving, air bubbles are introduced in the CVT fluid and can create overheating and oxidation conditions.
Overheating is a basic cause of CVT fluid degradation.
This can be followed by fluid contamination, sludge and varnish build-up that can damage the CVT transaxle.
Note: The temperature of the transaxle is properly adjusted and maintained with the CVT fluid cooler that is linked to the radiator via the Air-To-Oil cooler lines and Water-To-Oil tubes.
So the radiator must also function properly to manage the temperature of the CVT transaxle in normal driving conditions.