Oil Cooler Pipes & Seals: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
The correct thread engagement is critical. Cross-threaded fittings can achieve proper tightness value and still leak.
- Install the seal installer on the transaxle case using cooler pipe bracket stud hole. See Fig 1 .
- Press the new seals in. Tighten the seal installer until the seal bottoms out in the case bore.
- Install the cooler pipe bracket stud.
- Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Inspect the transaxle fluid level. See CHECKING FLUID LEVEL under LUBRICATION.
- Operate the engine for 2 or 3 minutes.
- Re-inspect the transaxle fluid level.