OEM 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Automatic Transmission Filter

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Automatic Transmission Filter and Seal on the 4T45-E Automatic Transaxle on 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: The procedure for 4t45-e automatic transaxle Oil Filter and seal replacement requires a hoisted vehicle placement followed by positioning a drain pan underneath the transaxle Oil Pan. Prior to removing the Oil Pan bolts start by loosening the bolts at each front and side area before increasing the amount of rotation on the rear bolts to four turns. A gentle Oil Pan pry will protect the transaxle case surfaces and its sealing area followed by slight rubber mallet tappings to drain the oil properly. Check the fluid color through the air before continuing the removal of Oil Pan bolts and extracting the Oil Pan together with its gasket. Begin by removing the oil level control valve while you then move on to remove the Oil Filter together with its o-ring seal and take care when extracting the filter neck seal to prevent damage to the transaxle case. Use a chisel to make an indentation on the top of the filter neck seal before discarding it so you can clean all remaining gasket material. Apply solvent then let surfaces of the transaxle case and Oil Pan Gasket dry through natural air evaporation. Installation requires petroleum jelly for components lubrication followed by installing a new filter neck seal using large socket or mallets and preparing the new filter o-ring seal with petroleum jelly before inserting the filter into the case while avoiding the oil level control valve to minimize damage. Beginning with the oil level control valve installation the mechanic should position the Oil Pan Gasket and Oil Pan before torquing all bolts to 12 nm (9 ft. Lbs.) with hand tightening. Add dexron(r)iii p/n 21019223 equivalent oil to the specified amount of 6.5 l (6.9 qt) if performing bottom pan removal and the total capacity requires 9 l (9.5 qt) for complete overhaul and 12.2 l (12.9 qt) for dry condition. Begin the engine operation to heat the transaxle system before examining fluid leaks while ensuring the fluid reaches the proper line.