OEM 2005 Cadillac CTS Automatic Transmission Filter

2005 Cadillac CTS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Automatic Transmission Filter and Fluid on 2005 Cadillac CTS?

  A: You should raise your vehicle, support it safely and place a drain pan under the transmission fluid Drain Plug to change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Drain the transmission fluid through the plug before inspection of its appearance and degree of contamination. Another transmission fluid Drain Plug should be installed in its place while using a torque of 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.). Operate on the fluid pan bolts then gently strike the pan surface with the rubber mallet to soften its attachment. The fluid pan requires removal together with its gasket followed by cleaning and inspection of the magnet and pan and bolts and gasket for potential damage and wear. You should use a j 23129 universal seal remover (J 23129) along with j 6125-1b slide hammer adapter (J 6125-1B) to extract the fluid filter with a long screwdriver while taking out the 2 fluid filter seals. Fisherman's threaded new seals are to be positioned on the transmission fluid filter neck where a portion of j 36850 transjel lubricant (J 36850) or petroleum jelly should be applied for protection before installment. Place the transmission fluid filter inside the case while carefully reusing the fluid pan gaskets unless there is seal surface damage. When installing the fluid pan with its gasket you should do this operation at the same time before torquing the fluid pan bolts to 11 nm (97 inch lbs.). Test the transmission fluid while the vehicle lowers itself and then inspect the Oil Pan Gasket to check for any leakage.