GM 24236931 Filter Kit,Automatic Transmission Fluid

As a preparation for work, one should acquire the transmission fluid as described along with a new filter. Of necessity there is also needed a floor jack, jack stands for placing the car in an elevated position, the large drain pan capable to contain at least 5 quarts of liquid, newspapers, and rags. Loosen the tension of the upper suspension bushing with the vehicle on the ground, then safely lift the vehicle and place jack stands under it, then remove the engine splash shield. Make sure the vehicle is upright to an optimal position. Put the drain pan below the transmission fluid pan, paste off the front and sideward pan fasteners, and turn the rear pan nuts almost four times. Tap on the bottom of the transmission pan, slightly loosening the pan while you keep the rear bolts intact but loose so as to allow the fluid to drain. Take out all the bolts and dispense with the pan and gasket too, and drain any remaining fluid. Machine and scrape the gasket surface of the transmission so as to remove every particle of the gasket and sealant that was previously used. Clean the fluid pan with solvent and after that, tap it and allow it to dry but before you do that pull out the magnet from the bottom of the pan and clean it. Take the filter and pull it downwards from the transmission: this is very important, do not break off the filter tube in the housing. Take off the filter seal from the transmission then put in a new seal using seal puller and slide hammer attachment for the older seal while the new seal is inserted to its bore using hammer and seal driver. Next, be sure the gasket surface of the transmission pan is clean and install a new gasket to the pan inserting the locking tabs in the center holes and making certain that the magnet is properly positioned. Insert the pan against the transmission and spin each bolt a little at a time and finally tighten it. Replace the old fluid with a new one, ensuring to follow the manufacture's recommendations as to how much should be added. It should be noted to put the parking brake whenever there is transmission in Park and to accelerate the engine to a fast idle but not racing it. Engage the gear selector through all the gears and reverse, getting back to Park and check the fluid level whereby it will majorly be low now. Since the newly installed systems may have Minute leakage, it is advisable to check for leaks underneath the car after few trips. The old fluid removed from the transmission cannot be reprocessed and must be discarded as such. They should be disposed of through an auto parts store, disposal facility or the relevant environmental agency, to find out if they are willing to recycle it. In the case of small quantities it can be left to cool and then poured into a container, and more significantly, should not be poured on the floor or emptied down the drain.

Pull the filter straight down from the transmission, being careful not to break the filter tube off in the housing, then remove the filter seal and install a new seal using a seal puller and slide hammer attachment.