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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter and Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Place the drain pan under the transaxle oil pan.

    3. Object Number: 104466 Size: SH

    Notice: When removing the oil pan bolts, be careful not to damage the oil pan sealing surfaces. Such damage may result in oil leaks in this area.

  3. Remove the oil pan bolts from only the front and the sides.
  4. Loosen the rear oil pan bolts about 4 turns.
  5. Lightly tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet or pry in order to allow the fluid to drain.
  6. Inspect the fluid color.
  7. Remove the remaining oil pan bolts.

    8. Object Number: 104468 Size: SH
  8. Remove the oil pan.

    9. Object Number: 104471 Size: SH
  9. Remove the oil pan gasket.

    10. Object Number: 97334 Size: SH
  10. Remove the oil filter. Use a long screwdriver in order to pry the oil filter neck out of the seal.
  11. Check the oil filter seal for damage or wear.
  12. As needed, remove the seal using the J 6125-1B and the J 23129 .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 104464 Size: SH
  1. Install a new seal, as needed. Before installing, coat the new seal with a small amount of petroleum jelly.
  2. Install a new filter into the case.

    3. Object Number: 104466 Size: SH
  3. Install the oil pan gasket. Use a new gasket if the sealing ribs are damaged.
  4. Clean and dry the oil pan. Inspect the pan for damage and replace the pan if necessary.
  5. Install the oil pan.
  6. Clean and dry the oil pan. Inspect the pan for damage and replace the pan if necessary.
  7. Install the oil pan.

    8. Object Number: 104468 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  8. Install the oil pan bolts.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Fill the transaxle to the proper level with DEXRON® III fluid or the equivalent. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications .
  11. Inspect the pan for leaks. Recheck the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .