Is it tough to change the tranny fluid on a 2002 dodge ram 1500.?

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dodge ram 1500
5.9L 4 speed w/ od
80,000 miles

How tough would it be to change the fluid? Can I do it myself? Whats involved? Is it like changing the engine oil?
 
Basically, the difference is you have to take the tranny pan off and clean up the gasket off the pan and tranny with (I use) a wire wheel on my drill and spray everything with electrical parts cleaner then wipe a couple times with a rag making sure you didn't leave anything behind. Then pull the filter out, they usually just push in to place. Then it depends on the gasket whether or not you use a sealer but I prefer the high tack adhesive because i've never had a leak with it. It pretty much works like rubber cement, but better. You just apply a really thin layer on both sides and let it dry then stick it making real sure the bolt holes are lined up by starting a couple bolts in the pan then putting in the rest. Just a little more than snug the bolts up after you have them all put back in making sure to not squeeze the gasket out cracking it.
 
its not real hard, similar to oil. drain it and put fresh in, make sure you get the right weight( ask the auto store)
 
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