servicing transmission

1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TED SHARPLES
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A couple of days ago I took my 96 Chevy Blazer into a place called Mr. Lube. I could do the transmission service but it can get very messy so thought I would splurge. They have a machine that uses the transmission pump to pump the old fluid out and new stuff follows in. It appeared to work very well. Then they came to the part where they were going to drop the fluid again and change the filter. They told me they would not be able to get the pan off without removing the cross member and possibly some of the exhaust. I have a manual and it does not even mention the cross member being in the way. Was I told something that wasn't so? or is there a problem getting the pan off of the transmission?
Jan 25, 2009 at 1:11 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

To remove the transmission pan, you will have to remove the mounting bolts and the pan will come out.
The cross member should not need to be removed.

Here is a helpful guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Oct 19, 2021 at 8:29 PM
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