Yesterday I spent way too much time changing the
transmission fluid & filter. GM has put the shift linkage bracket
onto the tranny pan. This makes taking the pan off even more of a pain in the ass. , than my '88 S10.
There isn't much room to get a wrench up there, forget about a socket.
It ain't gonna happen. Using the wrench takes forever. piss poor designing.
If any of you are thinking about changing your ATF, wait, order
a pan with a plug or get yourself a plug kit. Our CCs don't have
a plug on the pan. Your gonna wish it did.
And like quickbiker said, get the deep sump filter.
[size=75]"Pain = weakness leaving the body."[/size]
ya i did mine a long time ago..didnt have any problem with the sifter...i dont remember taking it off..i think i just disconected the lever some how instead of taking off the bracket...anywho..ya i couldnt get the pan off...that was my problem. the exhaust was in the way...i finally did but i broke the valve body doing it. good thing i had warranty
I just did mine. That seal they want you to replace is a pain to get out. The pan is hard to get off & on, I have experiance now I had the pan up backwards & two times the right way. The filter wasn't pushed up into the seal enough, so down came the pan again. I may do it myself next time now that I know the in's & outs with a little #@$%*()
Best Regards, Jim
2004 Tahoe, Summit white, loaded up. 06 front air dam, wood interior trim, Shaved Roof Rack, Escalade rear vents, LED Tails, SLP dual cat back exhaust w/ Flowmaster 70 muffler, 20 inch 07 Sierra wheels.
I brought mine to a mechanic..He did the engine oil/filter, tranny fluid/filter, transfer case fluid, front and rear axle fluid all for $210. They have the right tools and the time to do it in....
, than my '88 S10. 
