OEM 2006 Buick LaCrosse Transmission Pan

2006 Buick LaCrosse Transmission Pan Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the transmission pan on 2006 Buick LaCrosse?

  A: You should replace the Oil Pan using transjel j 36850 or equal assembly lube instead of using grease because grease can modify transaxle fluid behavior which causes shifting problems and filter blockages. Position the car on a lift platform while shifting the drain container under the Oil Pan of the transaxle. The first front and side bolts of the transaxle Oil Pan need removal followed by rear bolt loosening before gently tapping or prying the Oil Pan free to safeguard mating surfaces. Allow full drain of fluid before you take out the additional Oil Pan bolts and the Oil Pan from its position. Next remove the Oil Pan Gasket . You should carefully examine the Oil Pan together with filter for all types of contaminants like metals or clutch facing material or rubber substances or engine coolant to determine their source before resolving the issue. Distortion of the Oil Pan flange requires replacing the component because attempts at straightening could prove unsuccessful. The inspection of Oil Pan bolts washers should take place when bottom oil removal is performed. Replace inverted washers while changing the bolts. A clean dry Oil Pan and case flange should be used to avoid leakage by cleaning them with solvent followed by natural air drying. The new Oil Pan Gasket combined with the Oil Pan needs to be installed before tightening the Oil Pan bolts to 14 nm (10 ft. Lbs.). The transaxle of the vehicle must be lower while technicians fill it with dextron iii fluid while keeping the gear selector in the park position. After starting the engine at slow speed maintain an idle without race conditions you should inspect for leaks while adjusting the fluid level.