OEM 2008 Chevrolet Impala Transmission Pan

2008 Chevrolet Impala Transmission Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the transmission pan on 2008 Chevrolet Impala?

  A: A mechanic should raise and support the vehicle before placing a drain container beneath the transaxle Oil Pan to begin the replacement. The transaxle Oil Pan bolts need to be removed first from the front then the sides followed by partially loosening the rear bolts. The mating areas between Oil Pan and case must stay undamaged to avoid oil leakage. A rubber mallet or screwdriver should be used to ease the Oil Pan out from its position while the fluid drains from the pan. You need to remove the remaining transaxle bolts before you can take off the Oil Pan together with its Oil Pan Gasket . Check for metal particles together with clutch facing materials and rubber debris and engine coolant in the oil filter while determining the contamination source which requires correction. The Oil Pan flange requires replacement because any bend or distortion which occurs should not be straightened before replacing it. An inverted Oil Pan washer requires replacement before any bottom oil cleaning operation begins. Dry the Oil Pan and case flanges completely before solvent-cleansing both the surfaces with air dry used to prepare them for installation. Install the new gasket for the Oil Pan and the Oil Pan itself before tightening all Oil Pan bolts to 14 n.m (10 lb ft). Preform the fluid level procedure after you adjust the vehicle height according to fluid capacity limits of the transaxle. Put the gear selector to park position while you start the engine then let it run at a slow speed but avoid racing. Check the oil level before inspecting for any fluid leakage from the engine.