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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Cobalt 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E 🢒 Transmission Fluid Pan and Filter Assemble

    Object Number: 13037 Size: SH
  1. Inspect the oil pan (24) for the following conditions:
    2. • A damaged sealing surface
    • A dented or cracked bottom surface
  2. Inspect the oil pan gasket (25) for the following conditions:
    3. • A bent or damaged seal core
    • A damaged rubber seal surface
    • A damaged gasket
  3. Inspect the oil pan magnet (26) for damage or misalignment
  4. Clean the oil pan (24), the oil pan gasket (25) and the oil pan magnet (26) in order to remove any sediment.

    5. Object Number: 10578 Size: SH
  5. Position the transmission so that the oil pan sealing surface is facing upward.
  6. Lubricate the oil filter seal assembly (101) with transmission fluid.
  7. Using a socket and a plastic mallet, gently tap the oil filter seal assembly (101) into the case (3).

    8. Object Number: 13035 Size: SH
  8. Install the oil filter assembly (100) into the case (3).

    9. Object Number: 13038 Size: SH
  9. Install the oil pan gasket (25) onto the case (3). The old gasket is reusable if the gasket is not damaged.
  10. Install the oil pan (24) onto the case (3).

    11. 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.

  11. Install the 20 oil pan bolts (23).

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 14 N·m (10 lb ft).