K 2500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1999)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place a drain pan under the transmission oil pan.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
4. Remove the oil pan bolts.
5. Remove the oil pan.
6. Remove the gasket.
7. Remove the magnet.
8. Remove the oil filter.
9. Remove the filter neck seal.
10. The transmission oil pan gasket is reusable. Inspect the gasket and replace as needed.
11. Clean the transmission case and the oil pan gasket surfaces with solvent.
12. Air dry the transmission case and surfaces.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the filter neck seal.
2. Install the oil filter.
3. Install the oil pan gasket to the pan.
4. Install the magnet into the bottom of the pan.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the oil pan to the transmission with seventeen bolts.
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Tighten the oil pan bolts to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).
6. Apply a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12346004 to the treads of the drain plug.
