Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove all gasket material from the transmission case. Remove any scratches from the transmission case that would cause a split-line leak.
- Place a new seal (1) on the tube of the transmission internal oil filter (2), if the filter was removed. Be sure the seal locates against the shoulder on the internal oil filter tube.
- Push the filter (2) and seal (1) into the seal bore in the transmission case. Position the transmission internal oil filter properly.
- Install 2 headless guide bolts (9), M8 x 1.25, into opposite corners of the oil pan mounting face on the transmission case.
- Place a gasket (3) on the oil pan and align the bolt holes.
- Slide the gasket (3) and oil pan (5) over the guide bolts and hold them in place while installing 2 bolts (8) to hold the parts in place.
- Remove the guide bolts.
- Install the 10 remaining oil pan bolts (8).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Install the drain plug (7) and drain plug seal (6).
Tighten: Tighten the drain plug to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Refill the transmission with DEXRON®VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications .
- Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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NOTE:
Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice
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NOTE:
Use only clean and approved transmission fluid.
IMPORTANT:
Remember fluid remains in the external circuits and transmission cavities after draining the transmission.