GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 S10 Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E 🢒 Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 449313 Size: SH
  1. If the vehicle is equipped with a 2.2L engine, remove the bolt securing the dipstick to the exhaust manifold.

    2. Object Number: 9098 Size: SH
  2. Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. If the vehicle is equipped with a 2.2L engine, proceed to step 7.
  5. If the vehicle is equipped with a 4.3L engine, remove the exhaust manifold pipe.
  6. Remove the rear propeller shaft.
  7. Support the transmission and transfer case, if equipped, with a suitable jack.
  8. Remove the transmission cross member.

    9. Object Number: 102291 Size: SH
  9. Lower the transmission to gain access to the bolt securing the filler tube to the transmission torque converter housing.
  10. Remove the bolt securing the filler tube to the torque converter housing.
  11. 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).


    Object Number: 9098 Size: SH
  4. Raise the transmission.
  5. Install the transmission cross member and remove the jack.
  6. If the vehicle is equipped with a 2.2L engine, proceed to step 9.
  7. Install the rear output shaft.
  8. Install the exhaust manifold pipe.
  9. Lower the vehicle.

    10. Object Number: 449313 Size: SH
  10. If the vehicle is equipped with a 2.2L engine, install the bolt securing the dipstick to the exhaust manifold.
  11. Install the two bolt securing the oil level indicator tube to the engine.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

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