Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2008 GMC Envoy, and 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Support the transmission using a suitable jack.
Remove the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold Pipe & Nuts

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Loosen the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LL8) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (LH6/LS2) .

Fig 2: View Of Right Exhaust Pipe Nuts

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Lower the transmission slightly.

Fig 3: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut

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Remove the indicator tube nut.

Fig 4: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube & Seal

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Remove the oil level indicator tube.
Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.