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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 SSR 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E 🢒 Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Support the transmission using a suitable jack.
  4. Remove the transmission mount nut.
  5. Remove the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.

    6. Object Number: 858550 Size: SH
  6. Loosen the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement In Engine Exhaust.

    7. Object Number: 858553 Size: SH
  7. Lower the transmission slightly.

    8. Object Number: 396797 Size: SH
  8. Remove the indicator tube nut.

    9. Object Number: 396798 Size: SH
  9. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
  10. Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 396798 Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW seal to the indicator tube.
  2. Install the oil level indicator tube.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 396797 Size: SH
  3. Install the indicator tube nut.

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

  4. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  5. Install the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  6. Remove the support from the transmission.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the transmission oil level indicator.
  9. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® III transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .