OEM 2007 Buick Lucerne Transmission Pan

2007 Buick Lucerne Transmission Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the transmission pan on 2007 Buick Lucerne?

  A: Vehicle raising and support followed by draining the transaxle Oil Pan should happen before the expert removes transaxle Oil Pan bolts from the front and sides and loosens rear bolts. Disconnect the bolts securing the transaxle Oil Pan starting from the front and continuing to the sides before softening the rear bolts. Make sure you preserve the integrity of the mating areas between the Oil Pan and case which will stop oil leakage from happening. Render support to the Oil Pan with a rubber mallet or screwdriver to enable fluid drainage from the system. First unfasten all remaining transaxle bolts and separate the Oil Pan from its position with its gasket. Check the Oil Pan along with filter for foreign materials which include metal particles, clutch facing material, rubber particles and engine coolant. Locate and fix any contamination source. Bending or distortion of the Oil Pan flange requires its immediate replacement because straightening attempts will be unsuccessful. Inspect Oil Pan bolt washers while also replacing inverted washers together with the bolts during bottom oil removal. The Oil Pan and case flanges need dry status with an oil-free condition before treating both gasket surfaces with solvent followed by air drying them. The installation procedure begins with setting both the Oil Pan gasket and the pan before torquing Oil Pan bolts to 14 n.m (10 lb ft). Slowly drop the vehicle and wheedle dextron(R) iii fluid into the transaxle while stopping before achieving maximum capacity to avert foam formation and subsequent harm to transaxle components. After placing the gear selector in park you should start the engine and let it run at a low speed without rapid acceleration while checking the fluid level and looking for any possible leakage.