OEM 2007 Cadillac STS Automatic Transmission Filter

2007 Cadillac STS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Tools Are Required to Service and Repair the Automatic Transmission Filter for the 5L40-E/5L50-E on 2007 Cadillac STS?

  A: A professional should use 3 specific tools to perform service and repair of automatic transmission fluid and filter for 5l40-e/5l50-e vehicles. These tools include slide hammer adapter (J 6125-1B), universal seal remover (J 23129), and transjel lubricant (J 36850). First raise the vehicle and secure it before positioning a drain pan correctly under the transmission fluid Drain Plug. Insert the Drain Plug into the transmission for fluid drainage which will permit examination for fluid discoloration and foreign materials. Seal the new Drain Plug tightly to 20 n.m (15 lb ft). Begin by loosening the fluid pan with a rubber mallet if necessary before removing its three bolts. Dismantle the fluid pan alongside its gasket before you clean and examine the magnet and all components for deterioration or wear. The fluid filter requires removal through the use of a long screwdriver and then a combination of universal seal remover (J 23129) and slide hammer adapter (J 6125-1B) to extract its two seals. One new fluid filter seal needs installation onto the transmission filter neck. It requires a coating of transjel lubricant (J 36850) or petroleum jelly before placement. The transmission fluid filter requires insertion into the case after verifying that you can use the fluid pan gasket unless it shows signs of damage. The installation requires a joint application of fluid pan and gasket followed by proper tightening of the bolts to 11 n.m (97 lb in). Perform a leak check on the Oil Pan Gasket after filling the transmission to its proper level and finally completing the procedure by lowering the vehicle.