Transmission Fluid Pan & Filter
Removal & Installation
To Remove:
1. Lift the vehicle.
2. Remove the catalytic converter from the vehicle.
3. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.
4. If equipped, remove the transmission fluid pan drain plug from the transmission
fluid pan.
5. Remove the bolts from the front and sides of the transmission fluid pan.
6. Loosen the rear transmission fluid pan bolts.
7. Use a rubber mallet to lightly tap the transmission fluid pan until loose.
8. Drain the transmission fluid from the transmission fluid pan into the drain pan.
9. Remove the remaining from the transmission fluid pan.
10. Remove the transmission fluid pan from the transmission.
11. Remove and discard the gasket from the transmission fluid pan.
12. Remove the transmission fluid filter by pulling down on the filter while twisting.
13. Remove and discard the filter seal from the transmission.
14. Inspect the transmission fluid color and the filter.
15. Clean the sealing surfaces as necessary.
To Install:
1. Apply transmission fluid to the new filter seal.
2. Install the filter seal into the transmission using a mallet and a suitable size socket.
3. Install the filter onto the transmission.
4. Install a new gasket onto the transmission fluid pan.
5. Install the transmission fluid pan onto the transmission. Torque the bolts alternately
to
97
in-lb (11 Nm)
.
6. Apply GM P/N 12346004 sealant to the transmission fluid pan drain plug threads.
7. Install the transmission fluid pan drain plug into the transmission fluid pan. Torque
the plug to
13 ft-lb (18 Nm)
.
8. Install the catalytic converter into the vehicle.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Refill the transmission with DEXRON® VI transmission fluid.
11. Check the cold fluid level reading.
12. Inspect the transmission for leaks.
Summary of Contents for TrailBlazer
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Page 26: ...Fig 3 Typical body and undervehicle maintenance locations Refer to chart for descriptions ...
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Page 175: ...Spring free length check Valve spring squareness check ...
Page 192: ...Front of piston mark ...
Page 361: ...5 3L Engine Except Saab Underhood Fuse Block 2003 2005 Early Production ...
Page 469: ...Removing the outer band from the CV boot Removing the inner band from the CV boot ...
Page 470: ...Removing the CV boot from the joint housing Clean the CV joint housing prior to removing boot ...
Page 471: ...Removing the CV joint housing assembly Removing the CV joint ...
Page 472: ...Inspecting the CV joint housing Removing the CV joint outer snap ring ...
Page 473: ...Checking the CV joint snap ring for wear CV joint snap ring typical ...
Page 474: ...Removing the CV joint assembly Removing the CV joint inner snap ring ...
Page 475: ...Installing the CV joint assembly typical ...
Page 553: ...9 Torque the lug nuts to specification 10 Lower the vehicle ...
Page 556: ...Toe in Frame Misalignment Frame misalignment ...
Page 588: ...Bleeding caliper ...
Page 624: ...Manifold gauge set components Refrigerant recovery recycling station ...
Page 676: ...A C Specifications ...
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