1994 rodeo trans--no drain plug

[sekrph]

hello, new to forum. i have a 1994 rodeo, auto 3.2l with no drain plug in the 2 piece transmission....is there a simple way to drain this thing?? i think i would have to remove the crossmember, but does the trans need supporting while i have it off?? why did isuzu not put a drain plug?? one of the quick lube place wouldnt do a trans fluid changeover due to the 2 piece pan.... anybody got any input or suggestions??
thanks, steve koontz

[ibew595]

Drop the pan and replace the filter and gasket. Or.... suck it out through the dipstick tube.( don't actually know if that is possible)

[sekrph]

i have a new gasket/filter kit for the trans, but wasnt sure if anything major involved since removing the crossmember support bracket...i have tried to run a small tube down the dipstick tube, but it won't go all the way.....go figure, no drain plug.......hmmm.