GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Blazer - 4WD - RHD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E 🢒 Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 449313 Size: SH
  1. Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
  2. Remove the bolt securing the oil level indicator tube to the engine.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  5. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  6. Support the transmission and transfer case, if equipped, with a suitable jack.
  7. Remove the transmission cross member. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Body.
  8. Lower the transmission to gain access to the bolt securing the filler tube to the transmission torque converter housing.

    9. Object Number: 102291 Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolt securing the filler tube to the torque converter housing.
  10. Remove the filler tube and seal from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 102291 Size: SH
  1. Install a new seal into the transmission case.
  2. Install the filler tube into the seal.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the bolt securing the filler tube to the transmission torque converter housing.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

  4. Raise the transmission.
  5. Install the transmission cross member. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Body.
  6. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  7. Install the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  8. Lower the vehicle.

    9. Object Number: 449313 Size: SH
  9. Install the indicator tube to the engine.
  10. Install the bolt securing the oil level indicator tube to the engine.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

  11. Install the transmission oil level indicator.
  12. Fill the transmission with fluid as required.