Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
- Remove the filter. Refer to Oil Filter and Seal Replacement .
- Remove the accumulator cover bolts (131).
- Remove the manual 2-1 band servo cover bolts (103).
- Use a large flat-bladed tool in order to gently pry the lube oil pipe retainer (129) from the case.
- Remove the lube oil pipe (130) from the front differential carrier internal gear lube hole.
- Remove the accumulator (132).
- Remove the manual 2-1 band servo cover (104).
- Remove the manual 2-1 band servo (106-116).
- Remove the manual 2-1 band servo cover gasket (105).
- Disassemble, inspect and service the accumulator and manual 2-1 band servo.