OEM 2007 Chevrolet Impala Transmission Pan

2007 Chevrolet Impala Transmission Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the transmission pan on 2007 Chevrolet Impala?

  A: The first step to replace an Oil Pan requires raising and supporting the vehicle while placing a drain pan underneath the transaxle Oil Pan. Begin the process by removing the front and side bolts from the transaxle Oil Pan and then affix the rear bolts loosely. Avoid damaging the Oil Pan surfaces where they mate with the case to stop oil leakage. A rubber mallet or screwdriver should be used to ease the Oil Pan separation so the fluid can drain. The removal of remaining bolts from the transaxle enables you to pull away both the Oil Pan and its installed gasket. An inspection of the Oil Pan along with its filter must be conducted to look for indicators of chlorched materials including metal shards, clutch facing components, rubber fragments, and engine coolant. Manufacturers need to address the source of all detected contamination face-on. The Oil Pan flange should be examined for distortions which require a new Oil Pan replacement when seen alongside evidence of bending or distortion before considering flattening it. You must replace the bolts along with their inverted washers when checking washers on Oil Pan bolts that need bottom oil removal. The dry and oil-film free case flanges and Oil Pan should be cleaned using solvent followed by air drying before installation. Add the Oil Pan gasket to its place followed by installation of the Oil Pan before torquing the Oil Pan bolts to 14 n.m (10 lb ft). Fill the transaxle with fluid at the specified capacity when the vehicle is at the normal height. First put the gear selector in park then activate the engine while keeping it at slow idle without force acceleration while checking for leaks.