OEM 2006 Buick Lucerne Transmission Pan

2006 Buick Lucerne Transmission Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: After supporting the vehicle at a proper height you should place a drain pan under the transaxle Oil Pan. Start by unfastening the bolts located on the front and sides of the transaxle Oil Pan but keep the rear bolts slightly loose. Use a rubber mallet along with a screwdriver to avoid damaging the Oil Pan to case mating surfaces when separating them. The Oil Pan needs to drain all fluid before you can remove the other bolts and the Oil Pan itself. Inspection of both the Oil Pan and filter begins after removing the Oil Pan gasket where engine coolant, rubber particles, clutch facing material, steel shavings, and other foreign items should be evaluated to establish the potential source of any contamination. Always replace the distorted or bent Oil Pan flange since bent portions cannot be rectified safely. The removal of bottom oil requires an inspection of Oil Pan bolts washers for inversion which should be replaced at the same time as the bolts. First dry the Oil Pan and case flanges before cleaning each surface with solvent until ready for air drying. Begin by installing both the new Oil Pan gasket along with the Oil Pan with careful bolt application at 14 nm (10 ft. Lbs.). Pour dextron(r) iii fluid in the transaxle but do not surpass the maximum level to avoid foam formation and equipment destruction. Start the engine while keeping the gear selector in park then operate at slow idle conditions before racing the engine. The fluid level needs adjustment while looking for any evidence of leakage.