Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
When the transmission is at operating temperatures, take necessary precautions when removing the drain plug, to avoid being burned by draining fluid.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Place a drain pan under the transmission oil pan.
- Remove the drain plug, if equipped.
- If necessary, remove the bolts and position aside the range selector cable bracket for clearance while lowering the pan. It is not necessary to remove the cable from the lever or bracket.
- Remove the oil pan bolts from the front and sides of the pan only.
- Loosen the rear oil pan bolts approximately 4 turns.
- Lightly tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet in order to loosen the pan to allow the fluid to drain.
- Remove the oil pan bolts.
- Remove the oil pan and gasket. Discard the old gasket.
- Disconnect the auxiliary oil pump electrical connector.
- Remove the auxiliary oil pump bolts.
- Remove the auxiliary pump.