Scavenge Screens/Seals, Bottom Pan Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the bottom pan (59) sealing surface for damage and inspect the bottom pan magnet for excessive metal filings. Clean if necessary.
- Install the scavenge screen seals (53) into the case (6) and install the new scavenge screens (51, 52) into the seals.
- Remove any residual oil from the gasket surface of the case (6), from the bottom pan (59) and from the bolts (62).
- The bottom pan bolt threads in the case must be completely free of transmission fluid. Use a rubber tipped air hose to dry, if necessary.
- Install the new gasket (61) and install the bottom pan (59).
- Hand start the bottom pan bolts (62) and then tighten in the sequence pattern shown.
Tighten:
- Tighten the bolts first to 3 N.m (26.5 lb in).
- Then tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53.1 lb in).
- Finally tighten the bolts to 10-12 N.m (8-9 lb ft).
NOTE:
Completely dry all bottom pan bolts (62) before installation or fluid leaks may occur.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.