2003 Z71 Dropping Transmission Pan - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

structures · 01-27-2014, 01:01 PM

I have an 03 Silverado K1500 Z71. It recently turned 100k miles, so I decided to change the transmission oil/filter. The problem is to get the pan off their is the shift cable bracket in the way. It is mounted to the transmission with 2 T40 torx head screws. They are siezed pretty well. Using a 3/8 drive ratchet wouldn't budge them. Yesterday I sprayed PB Blaster (the best I could) just to start soaking them, hoping over time they would free that way.

Any advice? Have you ever run into this issue?

95 S_Trucker · 01-27-2014, 03:55 PM

I usually use a pry bar and bend it over until it hits the driveshaft. That will give you enough room to wiggle the pan out. When I'm done, I just bend it back

structures · 01-28-2014, 11:11 AM

thanks.

structures · 07-23-2014, 04:16 PM

Thought I'd drop a note and say I was able to get the shift cable bracket off without bending back the bracket. Used a flex wrench and a T40 bit from craftsman.

Mr-Jack · 07-29-2014, 09:24 AM

get you some 1/2" drive and go put a cheater on it

01-27-2014, 01:01 PM	#1
structures Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OK Posts: 274	2003 Z71 Dropping Transmission Pan I have an 03 Silverado K1500 Z71. It recently turned 100k miles, so I decided to change the transmission oil/filter. The problem is to get the pan off their is the shift cable bracket in the way. It is mounted to the transmission with 2 T40 torx head screws. They are siezed pretty well. Using a 3/8 drive ratchet wouldn't budge them. Yesterday I sprayed PB Blaster (the best I could) just to start soaking them, hoping over time they would free that way. Any advice? Have you ever run into this issue? __________________ Robert 1965 Chevy C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374373 1997 Chevy K2500 6.5 diesel

01-27-2014, 03:55 PM	#2
95 S_Trucker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,187	Re: 2003 Z71 Dropping Transmission Pan I usually use a pry bar and bend it over until it hits the driveshaft. That will give you enough room to wiggle the pan out. When I'm done, I just bend it back

01-28-2014, 11:11 AM	#3
structures Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OK Posts: 274	Re: 2003 Z71 Dropping Transmission Pan thanks. __________________ Robert 1965 Chevy C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374373 1997 Chevy K2500 6.5 diesel

07-23-2014, 04:16 PM	#4
structures Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OK Posts: 274	Re: 2003 Z71 Dropping Transmission Pan Thought I'd drop a note and say I was able to get the shift cable bracket off without bending back the bracket. Used a flex wrench and a T40 bit from craftsman. Attached Images __________________ Robert 1965 Chevy C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374373 1997 Chevy K2500 6.5 diesel

07-29-2014, 09:24 AM	#5
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: 2003 Z71 Dropping Transmission Pan get you some 1/2" drive and go put a cheater on it __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*



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