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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1995 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E 🢒 Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter and Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
  2. Drain the transmission oil. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Changing .
  3. Remove the oil pan attaching bolts and the oil pan.
  4. Remove the gasket.

    5. Object Number: 104455 Size: SH
  5. Remove the oil filter assembly.

    6. Object Number: 104458 Size: SH
  6. Remove the filter neck seal from the transmission case. Use a small screwdriver. Do not to score the case during removal. Discard the filter seal, it is not reusable.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 104455 Size: SH
  1. Install the new oil filter neck seal. Tap gently and evenly on the seal in order to prevent damage to the case bore or the seal.

    2. Object Number: 104464 Size: SH
  2. Install the new oil filter.
  3. Install the oil pan gasket and the oil pan. Use a new gasket if the sealing rings are damaged.
  4. Install the oil pan attaching bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 14N·m (124 lb in).

  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fill the transmission to the proper level with Dexron® III oil.
  7. Inspect the oil pan gasket for leaks.