For 1990-2009 cars

# Transmission Case or Channel Plate Replacement - keywords bolt cover thread

Subject: | Transmission Case or Channel Plate Replacement

Models: | 1996-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier

| 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

| 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR

| 1997-2007 Chevrolet Malibu/Malibu Maxx

| 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero

| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass

| 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)

| 2007 Pontiac G5

| 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am

| 1996-2005 Pontiac Sunfire

| 2005-2007 Pontiac G6

| 2005-2007 Saturn Vue

| 2005-2006 Saturn Ion

| 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid

| 2007 Saturn Aura

| 2007 Saturn Aura Hybrid

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

### Condition/Concern:

If the transmission case or channel plate has to be replaced the bolt holes will not be threaded. The case and channel plate bolt holes are not tapped by manufacturer.

### Recommendation/Instructions:

The bolts are self tapping and are to be used to thread the component. When threads are complete back off on bolt and then retorque to proper specification.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.