OEM 2007 Buick Terraza Transmission Pan

2007 Buick Terraza Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The toolset for Oil Pan replacement should include j 36850 transjel lubricant (J 36850). The first step requires the vehicle elevation coupled with a drain pan positioned beneath the transaxle bottom Oil Pan. The front and side Oil Pan bolts should be removed first followed by gently loosening the rear bolts four times in order to prevent oil leaks while maintaining intact mating surfaces. Practical tool or rubber mallet provides the necessary force to free the Oil Pan while the drained fluid exits the pan until all remaining bolts are removed together with Oil Pan and gasket. The inspection of the Oil Pan must note all foreign materials like metal particles and clutch facing material and rubber particles and engine coolant along with sources of contamination. When inspecting the Oil Pan flange check for any sign of warping after which you should attempt straightening it. Any inverted washer should get replaced using a new bolt coupled with a washer assembly. The Oil Pan assessment must determine if the sealing surface is damaged or the bottom surface shows dents or cracks while checking the Oil Pan Gasket for core seal damage and rubber seal contamination. The inspection of the Oil Pan magnet should focus on detecting damages while also evaluating its installation alignment. Clean the pan along with its gasket and magnet to remove sediment and wait until the flanges are dry before proceeding to install the new components. Both the case sealing surface and the pan sealing surface require cleaning with removal of every old gasket material trace and complete dry time. First position the new Oil Pan Gasket with the Oil Pan underneath before fastening the Oil Pan bolts at 14 n.m (10 lb ft). The fluid level needs adjustment while the vehicle remains lowered to prevent foaming or loss of fluid and shift complaints and any resulting damage. Finally, inspect for fluid leaks.