Buick Regal: Vent Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

2.

Transmission Vent Hose (1) @Transmission - Disconnect.

3. Lower the vehicle.

4.

Unclip the vent hose retainer (2) from the radiator surge tank (3).

NOTE: Note the routing of the vent hose.

5. Transmission Vent Hose (1) - Remove.

Installation Procedure

1.

NOTE: Ensure the vent hose is free of kinks and routed clear of sharp objects.

Transmission Vent Hose (1) - Install.

2. Clip the vent hose retainer (2) in the radiator surge tank (3).

3. Raise the vehicle.

4.

Transmission Vent Hose (1) @Transmission - Connect.

5. Lower the vehicle.

TORQUE CONVERTER FLUID SEAL REPLACEMENT

Special Tools

• DT-586 Remover Hook
• DT-21128 Pinion Seal Installer
• GE-6125 - 1B Slide Hammer

Equivalent regional tools: Refer to Special Tools

Removal Procedure

1. Transmission - Remove - Refer to Transmission Replacement.

2. Torque Converter - Remove - Refer to Torque Converter Replacement.

3.

Torque Converter Fluid Seal (1) - Remove and DISCARD - Use the special tool: GE-6125 - 1B slide hammer (3) & DT-586 hook (2)

Installation Procedure

1.

Torque Converter Fluid Seal (2) - Install NEW - Use the special tool: DT-21128 installer (1).

2. Torque Converter - Install - Refer to Torque Converter Replacement.

3. Transmission - Install - Refer to Transmission Replacement.

4. Reset the learned values of the transmission control module. Learned Values Reset.

5. Learn the gear selector neutral position. Gear Selector -N- Position Learn.

TRANSMISSION CONVERTER COVER REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedure

Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

1. Transmission Rear Bolt

CAUTION: Tighten the transmission converter cover carefully to prevent it from becoming deformed. A deformed transmission converter cover may wear on the starting ring gear or the front wheel drive shaft resulting in noise emission and improper protecting properties.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution

Tighten 60N.m (44 lb ft)

2. Transmission Lower Bolt

CAUTION: Tighten the transmission converter cover carefully to prevent it from becoming deformed. A deformed transmission converter cover may wear on the starting ring gear or the front wheel drive shaft resulting in noise emission and improper protecting properties.

Tighten 40N.m (30 lb ft)

3. Transmission Converter Cover

TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Transmission - Remove - Refer to Transmission Replacement.

2.

Torque Converter (1) @Transmission - Remove.

Installation Procedure

1.

Torque Converter (1) @Transmission - Install.

2. Transmission - Install - Refer to Transmission Replacement.

3. Reset the learned values of the transmission control module. Learned Values Reset.

4. Learn the gear selector neutral position. Gear Selector -N- Position Learn.

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