Changing transmission filter: a couple fine points

From: Tom Coulter (metalshop@optonline.net)
Date: Fri Jul 17 2009 - 18:25:17 EDT

Again, model is:
'97 Dakota Sport | 2WD | 3.9L

I have the pancake filter out and a new one on deck.

What compound(s) would be good to apply to the gasket surfaces before
installing?
Any I would I definitely NOT want to use?
Would a thin film of grease be a bad idea?

Interestingly, in the front-right corner of the bottom of the transmission
is a small spring-loaded (flat) pin that points down into the corner of the
pan. Any hunches as to what the function is?

Thanks.

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