GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Frame and Underbody 🢒 Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the fluid indicator.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    3. Object Number: 464450 Size: SH
  3. Remove the fluid filler tube bracket bolt from the fluid filler tube bracket.
  4. Remove the fluid filler tube.
  5. Remove the filler tube seal.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 464450 Size: SH

    Important: Do NOT place the fluid filler tube seal on the fluid filler tube when installing the tube or damage to the seal will result.

  1. Install the fluid filler tube seal in the transaxle.
  2. Apply some DEXRON®III fluid or equivalent to the inside diameter of the seal.
  3. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Position the fluid filler tube into the transaxle.

    5. 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.

  5. Install the fluid filler tube bracket bolt through the fluid filler tube bracket.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fluid filler tube bracket bolt to 9 N·m (79 lb in).

  6. Install the indicator.
  7. Adjust the fluid level. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications .
  8. Inspect for proper fluid level.
  9. Inspect for fluid leaks.