OEM Cadillac STS Automatic Transmission Filter

Cadillac STS Automatic Transmission Filter Parts and Q&A

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  Q: How to replace the Automatic Transmission Filter and fluid for the 5L40-E/5L50-E on Cadillac STS?

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  Start the replacement process of the automatic transmission fluid and filter on the 5l40-e/5l50-e by first raising and supporting the vehicle. A suitable drain pan should be placed under the transmission fluid Drain Plug while you remove and discard the plug and wait for the fluid to drain completely to check for discoloration and contamination. Fasten a new transmission fluid Drain Plug by turning it to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) torque. Proceed by removing three fluid pan bolts and gently strike the fluid pan with a rubber mallet to break free before pulling out the pan with its gasket . An inspection and cleaning process should assess the magnet and pan together with their bolts and gasket for damage along with any signs of wear. The technician uses a long screwdriver to extract the fluid filter and removes each fluid filter seal with the universal seal remover (J 23129) including the slide hammer adapter (J 6125-1B). The transmission fluid filter neck requires two new fluid filter seals which must be coated with transjel lubricant (J 36850) or petroleum jelly before installation. Before insertion into the case position the transmission fluid filter. Then simultaneously mount the fluid pan with its gasket if the gasket can be reused. Attach the fluid pan bolts while torquing them to 11 nm (97 inch lbs.). Place new filter seals on the transmission fluid filter neck and coat them with transjel lubricant j 36850 or petroleum jelly before installation. Add transmission fluid to the right level then lower the vehicle and check for Oil Pan Gasket leaks.
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  Q: What Tools Are Required to Service and Repair the Automatic Transmission Filter for the 5L40-E/5L50-E on Cadillac STS?

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  A professional should use 3 specific tools to perform service and repair of automatic transmission fluid and filter for 5l40-e/5l50-e vehicles. These tools include slide hammer adapter (J 6125-1B), universal seal remover (J 23129), and transjel lubricant (J 36850). First raise the vehicle and secure it before positioning a drain pan correctly under the transmission fluid Drain Plug. Insert the Drain Plug into the transmission for fluid drainage which will permit examination for fluid discoloration and foreign materials. Seal the new Drain Plug tightly to 20 n.m (15 lb ft). Begin by loosening the fluid pan with a rubber mallet if necessary before removing its three bolts. Dismantle the fluid pan alongside its gasket before you clean and examine the magnet and all components for deterioration or wear. The fluid filter requires removal through the use of a long screwdriver and then a combination of universal seal remover (J 23129) and slide hammer adapter (J 6125-1B) to extract its two seals. One new fluid filter seal needs installation onto the transmission filter neck. It requires a coating of transjel lubricant (J 36850) or petroleum jelly before placement. The transmission fluid filter requires insertion into the case after verifying that you can use the fluid pan gasket unless it shows signs of damage. The installation requires a joint application of fluid pan and gasket followed by proper tightening of the bolts to 11 n.m (97 lb in). Perform a leak check on the Oil Pan Gasket after filling the transmission to its proper level and finally completing the procedure by lowering the vehicle.