Tranny fluid and filter change

**chevyy1212** · 01-15-2010

Can anyone point me to a link about a tranny filter change. I got a 2006 N/A. Im just looking for tips and the correct bolt sequence to tighten the pan back up when all done. Pretty much Im lookin for a write up if there is one or just a good link. I searched nothing to uselfull tho. thanx fellers

**Zef_66** · 01-15-2010

I don't know of a writeup off hand. Maybe search for instructions on how to do a DIY shift kit and try to follow them.

But basically, you just want to loosen all the transmission pan bolts and then take them out one by one. I usually start at one end and work my way back loosening them and taking them out as I go so the pan will fall on one side a little and get most of the tranny fluid in the pan. But it can be quite the mess. So have lots of rags ready and newspaper down.

With the pan off, you can pull the filter straight down. It may take a little wiggling and twisting, but it will come out. Then clean the pan and gasket. If it is a stock gasket, you should be able to just wipe it off and reuse it. Put the new filter up in. Put the pan on and tighten the bolts. Not sure what the spec if to tighten them to. But just snug basically. Don't over tighten them. Then fill with 7 quarts of fluid or so. Start the car, check for leaks. Test drive. And check fluid level. Add if necessary. Make sure to check the fluid every couple days for awhile to ensure it is correct.

Repeat every 30k miles.

**matt5112** · 01-15-2010

according to haynes 156 in-lbs

**chevyy1212** · 01-15-2010

Anyone got any idea what I should torqe the bolts to??? Unless 156 is it but that sounds carzy tight

**matt5112** · 01-15-2010

Thats inch pounds.... which translates into exactly 13 foot lbs.

Inch pounds is more accurate when dealing with such low values.

The other commonly accepted value is 8-9 Ft Lbs which is 96-108 in-lbs.

**chevyy1212** · 01-15-2010

Nevermind just read on triple edge its 10

**ZR1Vette09** · 01-15-2010

Originally Posted by matt5112

Thats inch pounds.... which translates into exactly 13 foot lbs.

Inch pounds is more accurate when dealing with such low values.

The other commonly accepted vale is 8-9 Ft Lbs which is 96-108 in-lbs.

Math is Power!!!

**matt5112** · 01-15-2010

Note, the lower torque rating is for the 3t40, not the 4t65e which you have.

**TheOtherNick** · 01-15-2010

Snug with a 1/4" ratchet is good.

**Ibwrong** · 01-15-2010

Originally Posted by 01GTP

Snug with a 1/4" ratchet is good.

^^Thats what I have always done..

AlldataDIY shows 10ft/lbs

**chevyy1212** · 01-16-2010

Originally Posted by matt5112

Note, the lower torque rating is for the 3t40, not the 4t65e which you have.

Thanks alot for clearin that up. I was getting a lil lost in all that. Math is so power too but me being good at math went out the window sometime in high school sadly. Anyway Huge help fellas

**matt5112** · 01-16-2010

If you're working on cars, you should at LEAST know that 1 ft lb = 12 in lbs. Its just the difference between inches and feet.

**chevyy1212** · 01-16-2010

Originally Posted by matt5112

If you're working on cars, you should at LEAST know that 1 ft lb = 12 in lbs. Its just the difference between inches and feet.

well when you put it that way I can understand it. I get by on maintnance stuff pretty good. Just never anythng to in depth I pay my buddy for that. Hopfully this thread will help somone else along the way that couldnt find wht i was looking for

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