GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2008 🢒 LaCrosse 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E 🢒 Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the transaxle oil level indicator.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 161126 Size: SH
  4. Remove the fluid filler tube bracket bolt.
  5. Remove the fluid filler tube.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 161126 Size: SH

    Important: Do NOT place the fluid filler tube seal on the fluid filler tube when installing the tube or damage to the seal will result.

  1. Install the fluid filler tube seal in the transaxle.
  2. Position the fluid filler tube.

    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 fluid filler tube bracket bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 13 N·m (115 lb in).

  4. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Notice: Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.

  6. Check and fill the transaxle as necessary.
  7. Install the transaxle oil level indicator.
  8. Inspect for fluid leaks.