Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair
Oil Filter and Seal
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise vehicle and support the vehicle.
2. Drain oil.
3. Oil pan attaching bolts, oil pan and gasket.
4. Oil filter assembly.
5. Filter neck seal from transaxle case using a small screwdriver and being careful not to score case during removal. The filter seal is not reusable and
should be discarded.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. New oil filter and new oil filter seal. Tap gently and evenly on the seal to prevent damage to the case bore or seal.
2. Oil pan gasket; may be reused, unless sealing ribs are damaged. If damaged, use new gasket.
3. Oil pan and attaching bolts, refer to TRANSAXLE OIL PAN AND GASKET.
Tighten
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Pan bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Fill transaxle to proper level with DEXRON(R) III oil.
Inspect
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Oil pan gasket for leaks.
