OEM 2004 Chevrolet Venture Transmission Pan

2004 Chevrolet Venture Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the transmission pan on 2004 Chevrolet Venture?

  A: You should start the Oil Pan replacement process by raising and sustaining the vehicle. Set a drain pan directly under the transaxle location of the bottom Oil Pan. Loosen the rear bolts of the Oil Pan approximately four turns but avoid harming the Oil Pan-case mating surfaces to stop oil leakage. A rubber mallet or flat-bladed tool should be used to lightly strike or pull the Oil Pan away from its position after which the liquid drains and you can remove the remaining bolts and Oil Pan while extracting the Oil Pan Gasket. Check the Oil Pan together with the filter screen for traces of metal particles, clutch facing material, rubber particles and engine coolant while determining the source of all contamination. Assess the shape of the Oil Pan flange for warping before you attempt straightening. Any washed bolt assemblies that have inverted washers require replacement with new washers and bolts. Assessment of the Oil Pan needs to focus on both its sealing surface condition and its bottom surface condition for denting or cracking while examining the Oil Pan Gasket for seal core bending or damage and rubber surface deterioration. Operate on the Oil Pan magnet to check for damage and misalignment before cleaning out sediment from the Oil Pan, gasket along with magnet while verifying that Oil Pan and case flanges are completely dry. Completely dry the sealing surfaces after removing every piece of old gasket material from both the case and pan mandatory before installation. Position the new Oil Pan Gasket into place and follow with Oil Pan installation before torquing the Oil Pan bolts to 14 nm (10 ft. Lbs.). Adjust fluid level after lowering the vehicle while avoiding excessive fluid quantity to prevent foaming and loss of fluid as well as shift complaints and potential damage. Finally, inspect for fluid leaks. The j 36850 transjel lubricant should be used for transaxle assembly to achieve the correct fluid properties.