OEM 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Transmission Pan

2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Transmission Pan Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the transmission pan on 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

  A: The first step is to lift your vehicle while having a drain pan positioned beneath the transaxle Oil Pan. Start by removing all transaxle Oil Pan bolts from both front edges and sides followed by the careful loosening of the rear bolts. When removing the Oil Pan and case you should avoid creating damage to their mating surfaces thereby keeping oil from leaking out. A rubber mallet should lightly hit the Oil Pan to help it release while a screwdriver can be used as an alternative approach to achieve drainage. After removing transaxle bolts you can take off both the Oil Pan and its gasket. Check the Oil Pan and filter for metallic elements along with clutch facing product and rubber fragments as well as engine coolant while finding the origin of pollutants and fixing the issue. Replace the Oil Pan flange because any bending or distortion which occurred cannot be fixed. Service providers must examine Oil Pan bolt washers when removing the bottom oil to change any inverted components and their respective bolts. Dry oil film must be eliminated from the Oil Pan and case flanges before cleaning the case while it air dries. The service includes cleaning and air drying Oil Pan gasket surfaces until you remove all remnants from the previous gasket material. Place the Oil Pan gasket before repositioning the Oil Pan between these components. Secure the Oil Pan bolts by tightening them to 14 nm (10 ft. Lbs.). Begin by lowering the vehicle and add dexron iii fluid into the transaxle while keeping the gear selector in park position. After starting the engine at a slow idle speed without racing the vehicle proceed to adjust fluid level and perform leak inspection.