How do you change a transmission filter on a Chevy truck?

Properly discard the old filter. Install the new filter being careful to include any filter gasket, “O” ring or filter seal that came with the filter. Replace the clips or bolts where necessary. Use a small amount of grease on the pan’s gasket area and position the gasket in place. Do not use adhesives, cements or sealants on the gasket.

How do you replace the transmission pan on a Chevy Silverado?

Removing transmission pan. If you only want to replace your transmission pan, you can skip down to the Step 6. Since you already drained the fluid, it makes sense to replace the filter and fluid. The filter is not bolted in, but rather it is held up by the seal in the transmission case. Pull down on the filter and twist slightly to pull it off.

How do you change transmission fluid in a Chevy Silverado?

Find the transmission oil dipstick which has a red cap and insert a funnel into where the dipstick is. Now, you can pour in the fluid. Put in 5 quarts of fluid and keep checking the oil level so that you won’t overfill it. Now start the car and let it run for some minutes. Shift all the gear and place back in the park.

Where is the fuel filter on a 2004 Silverado?

Just purchased new fuel filter for 2004 Silverado. Dealer gave me the same filter that my 2000 Silverado uses, but can’t find the location of the filter on the 2004. It is not on the frame rail like 2000.

How often do you change Trans filter on Silverado?

The owners manual for my 2006 K-1500 Silverado states for severe operating conditions do a trans filter and fluid change every 50K miles, normal every 100K miles. This is NOT for the Allison trans. Yah, I would love to see a write up with pictures on an NNBS 4wd truck where the exhaust and shift linkage are major obstacles.

How do you change transmission filter in GMC Truck?

Position vehicle on a clean, flat and level surface. Stop engine. Place a drain pan under transmission to catch the old fluid. Use caution while draining, the fluid is HOT! If the pan has a drain plug, remove and drain. Most vehicles do not have drain plugs. Remove 4 to 6 bolts from the pan on a convenient side to catch the fluid.

Is it safe to flush a trans fluid filter?

You’ve just changed ALL of you trans fluid. This is not a back-flush and will not dislodge any particles in the tranny. It is completely safe and easy to do. It may sound difficult, but once you get the fitting made, you can do a complete flush in less than an hour for only the cost of the fluid.

How do you flush a GMC truck transmission?

Back to the flush procedure. Once you’ve completed the flush/fill cycles, just remove the hose, replace the fitting with the transmission line, fill the transmission to full cold line on the dipstick, start the truck and warm up the trans. When hot, check and fill to line on dipstick. Congratulations! You’ve just changed ALL of you trans fluid.

How do you remove seal from transmission shaft?

Remove the seal with the use of the seal remover. If you do not have a seal remover, you can use a common screwdriver to pry the seal out. Take care not to scratch the surface of the transmission where the seal rides, else you will have a leak that cannot be fixed without replacing the tail shaft.

How to change filter in GM Genuine Parts?

You can’t afford not to change your filter and fluid at those prices. Buy 2 cases, flush out the bad via the cooler lines, which took 18 quarts for me, then drop the pan and change the filter and add more fluid.

How do you change a transmission filter on a Chevy truck?