OEM Chevrolet Cavalier Transmission Pan

Chevrolet Cavalier Transmission Pan Parts and Q&A

• Oil Pan
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  Q: How to replace the transmission pan on Chevrolet Cavalier?

  A:

  The first step for Oil Pan replacement includes lifting the vehicle and securing it properly. The drain pan must be placed under the transaxle Oil Pan while ensuring that the Oil Pan sealing surfaces remain undamaged during bolt removal because oil leakage could occur. First remove the Oil Pan bolts that face forward and the sides before giving the bolts located at the rear about four rotational turns. You should gently strike the Oil Pan with a rubber mallet before using a pry tool to drop the fluid out. After the fluid drains completely you can remove the remaining bolts and detach the Oil Pan along with its gasket. Inspection of the Oil Pan must reveal no damage or dents which must be dry before installing. Put in a fresh oil gasket before you place the Oil Pan that might need replacement. The Oil Pan attaching bolts should be tightened to 14 nm (124 inch lbs.). After lowering the vehicle, add transmission fluid to check its level and check for Oil Pan gasket leakage.
• Transmission Pan
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  Q: How to service and repair the transmission pan on Chevrolet Cavalier?

  A:

  Repairing the fluid pan starts with raising the vehicle and placing it on supports followed by engine coolant draining and subsequent loosening of the Oil Pan bolts before the transmission fluid transference to a proper container. Position a suitable container under the Oil Pan bolts before unfastening them to drain transmission fluid while collecting it in the container. The first step involves removing the Oil Pan bolts before gently removing the Oil Pan along with the gasket. Thoroughly examine the Oil Pan while checking for presence of damage and eliminating moisture before attaching it to the vehicle. You need to install an entirely new Oil Pan Gasket if the sealing ribs sustain damage but afterward you should replace both the pan and the lower portion. Secure the Oil Pan fasteners by torquing them to 14 nm (124 inch lbs.). Check the fluid level of dexron-iii after you lower the vehicle then inspect the gasket for leaks.