OEM 2003 Buick Rendezvous Transmission Pan

2003 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the transmission pan on 2003 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: A professional should start by supporting and elevating the vehicle before setting a drain pan beneath the transaxle bottom Oil Pan. The Oil Pan bolts must be removed from the front and sides while the rear Oil Pan bolts require loosening by four turns with attention to preserving the mating surfaces to block oil leakage. Drive the Oil Pan apart using a rubber mallet or screwdriver before draining fluid from beneath it while you eliminate all bolts from their locations. Remove the Oil Pan assembly and gasket together when all bolts are out. The Oil Pan inspection includes an examination of both the filter screen and Oil Pan for contamination matter such as metal particles along with clutch facing material and engine coolant and rubber particles. All potential sources of contamination must be located and fixed. The Oil Pan flange should undergo inspection for distortion before the Oil Pan replacement unless it remains undistorted since attempts to fix it produce poor results. Installation of a new bolt along with washer assembly should be performed if any washer shows incorrect orientation. Check the Oil Pan for any damaged sealing surface along with dents or cracks on its bottom surface. Also inspect the Oil Pan Gasket for damage to the seal core and to its rubber seal surface or gasket condition. Check the Oil Pan magnet for damage or misalignment then thoroughly clean all Oil Pan surfaces with the gasket and magnet using solvent before drying the flanges of both parts and making sure they remain free of oil. Use solvent to clean both surfaces before drying the gasket and case under air while removing every remnant of old gasket material. Apply the Oil Pan Gasket onto the Oil Pan and install it before tightening Oil Pan bolts with a torque value of 14 nm (10 ft. Lbs.). Fill the transaxle to correct dexron iii specifications before starting the engine when the gear selector switch is in the park position during a slow engine idle without engine racing. You should avoid filling the transaxle beyond capacity to stop such problems as fluid foaming, fluid loss and shifting issues and seriously harmful device outcomes. Adjust the fluid level along with an inspection before checking for any fluid leaks.