Q: How to Change the Automatic Transmission Filter and Inspect Fluid Levels on Buick LeSabre?
A: A proper start to automatic transmission fluid and filter replacement requires vehicle lift with support followed by placing a drain pan underneath the transaxle Oil Pan. Begin by taking out the Oil Pan bolts from the front and sides while leaving the rear bolts tightened by four turns. The rubber mallet should be used to tap the Oil Pan followed by either a prying action or light tapping until fluid drains completely. The transmission fluid color should be inspected. The following step requires the removal of remaining Oil Pan bolts together with the Oil Pan and its gasket. Youtee a long screwdriver to open the oil filter neck out from its seal and examine the oxidation and wear of the oil filter seal. The slide hammer tool (J 6125-1B) and universal seal remover (J 23129) should be used to remove the seal if required. A new seal needs transmission assembly lubricant (J 36850) or petroleum jelly to be coated lightly before installation. Reinstall the filter into the case while reusing the Oil Pan gaskets except when the sealing surface shows signs of damage. Mount the Oil Pan together with its gasket at the same time but maintain proper torque on the Oil Pan bolts to 14 nm (125 inch lbs.). The last step includes vehicle descent followed by proper transaxle fluid level filling before checking for transmission fluid and Oil Pan Gasket leaks.
Q: How to Service and Repair the Automatic Transmission Filter on Buick LaCrosse?
A: Service and repair of the automatic transmission fluid filter requires first removing both the Oil Pan along with its gasket. Filter (100) and lip ring seal (101) that were pressed into the case need to be removed only if replacement is required. Inspection of the Oil Pan along with filter should be conducted to identify foreign objects including metal fragments as well as clutch facing components and rubber debris or engine coolant but determine their sources before making necessary corrections. Before installing the filter (100) a new seal (101) must be added in case removal occurred. The last step involves placing back the gasket together with the Oil Pan.
Q: How to Service and Repair the Automatic Transmission Filter on Buick Regal?
A: Service operations for the fluid filter - a/t require initial removal of the Oil Pan together with its gasket. You should remove the filter (100) while taking out the lip ring seal (101) if replacement is needed from the case. Check the filter screen for the presence of metal fragments together with clutch facing material, rubber debris and engine coolant. Services should determine and fix the origin of any visible assembly contaminants. You should use solvent to cleanse the screen before blow-drying it. Installation of new seal (101) must take place when replacing the original component. Install the filter (100) using a new filter when necessary while placing the gasket before the Oil Pan .