Transmission Fluid Pump, Front Differential Carrier Baffle, and Front Differential Ring Gear Installation (6T40/45)

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Transmission Fluid Pump, Front Differential Carrier Baffle, and Front Differential Ring Gear Installation (6T40/45)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Pump, Front Differential Carrier Baffle & Front Differential Ring Gear
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Callout Component Name
1 Torque Converter and Differential Housing Seal
2 Fluid Pump Assembly
3 Fluid Pump Bolts M8 x 33 (Qty: 8)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:Β  10 N.m (89 lb in) then rotate the bolt an additional 45 degrees


Special Tool:Β 
EN-45059:Β  Angle Meter or equivalent
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
4 Front Differential Ring Gear
5 Front Differential Ring Gear Retainer
Tip:Β  Install the retainer with the taper facing away from the ring gear.
6 Front Differential Carrier Baffle
7 Front Differential Carrier Baffle Bolts M6 x 25 (Qty: 2)

Tighten:Β  12 N.m (106.21 lb in)

RENDER: 1.0x

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