OEM 2006 Buick Rendezvous Transmission Pan

2006 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The process begins with vehicle elevation together with support and placement of a drain pan beneath the transaxle bottom Oil Pan. Position the drain pan under the transaxle bottom Oil Pan. Next, remove the Oil Pan bolts from the front and sides and afterwards loosen the rear Oil Pan bolts four turns but avoid damaging the mating surfaces which helps prevent oil leaks. A rubber mallet or screwdriver should be used to carefully free up the Oil Pan while fluid drains out before removing the rest of the Oil Pan bolts and the Oil Pan together with its gasket. The evaluation of Oil Pan and filter screen must detect foreign materials including metal particles, clutch facing material, rubber particles and engine coolant while identifying their contamination roots. If the Oil Pan flange exhibits any bending issues it requires a new Oil Pan replacement because attempts to straighten the component will be unsuccessful. Ascertain the condition of Oil Pan bolts' washers before putting in a new bolt and washer assembly if the washer shows inversion. The Oil Pan needs to be inspected for damages at both its sealing surface and its dented/cracked bottom surface. Evaluating the Oil Pan gasket requires assessing the quality of its seal core and rubber seal surface and gasket condition. After checking the Oil Pan magnet and bending equipment for any sign of defect or misalignment conduct a cleaning process to remove all sediment while ensuring both surfaces remain dry from oil residue. Apply solvent to clean both surfaces afterwards dry all components with air to eliminate every trace of aged gasket material. The mechanic should place the Oil Pan gasket together with the Oil Pan and use a torque wrench to secure the Oil Pan bolts at 14 nm (10 ft. Lbs.). Start the vehicle in parking position with slow engine idling before you fill the transaxle with dexron(r) iii fluid. Do not add excessive fluid to the transaxle because this condition will cause foaming along with fluid loss and shift trouble and potential hardware destruction. Check the fluid amount while inspecting to verify both the repair work and fluid leakage.