OEM 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Automatic Transmission Filter

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Automatic Transmission Filter and seal on 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: The replacement process for automatic transmission fluid filter and seal requires a hoisted vehicle that you should position correctly before raising it to drain fluids into the pan. Unscrew the oil pan bolts from both front and sides of the pan while leaving the rear bolts at four turns of looseness. The process of oil drain begins by carefully prying the oil pan to protect the transaxle case and its sealing surfaces before using a rubber mallet to produce oil flow. Check the fluid color under the air then extract the pan bolts and pull out the oil pan in combination with the old gasket. First you should remove the oil level control valve alongside the Oil Filter and the Oil Filter o-ring seal but avoid damaging the transaxle case while separating the filter neck seal. A chisel should be used to indent the top of the filter neck seal in order to loosen the press fit before disposal of the component alongside cleaning efforts for all remaining old gasket matter. Solve and let dry the transaxle case and Oil Pan Gasket surfaces with solvent before finishing the drying process. The installation stages require petroleum jelly as a lubricant before inserting a new filter neck seal with a large socket or mallets and applying petroleum jelly to the new filter o-ring seal which leads to filter placement into the case while pressing down on the oil level control valve's center to prevent damage. After installing the oil level control valve workers should place the Oil Pan Gasket and oil pan onto the case before hand-tightening the oil pan bolts to 12 n.m (9 lb ft). The vehicle should be lowered while adding dexron(R) vi until it reaches the required capacity level of 6.5 l (6.9 qt) for bottom pan removal, 9 l (9.5 qt) for complete overhaul, and 12.2 l (12.9 qt) for dry capacity. After engine start-up begin to heat the transaxle before ascertaining fluid leakage while ensuring correct fluid amount.