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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULSUBASSEMBLY SERVICECASE INSPECTION
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Case Inspection
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Case Inspection
CASE INSPECTION 4T80-E TRANSAXLE
Notice: Use Transjel(tm) J 36850 or equivalent during assembly in order to retain checkballs or to lubricate components. Greases other than the recommended assembly lube will change the transmission fluid characteristics and will cause undesirable shift conditions or filter clogging.
1. Clean the case thoroughly with solvent. Air dry.
- Do not wipe with a cloth or with paper shop towels.
- Remove all residual sealant. Clean the case threads.
2. Inspect the case channel plate side for the following:
- Unmarred gasket sealing surfaces that need to be cleaned
- Bolt holes with stripped threads
- Porosity between oil passages
- Cracks in the casting
- Damaged snap ring grooves Damaged band anchors
- Leaking drain plugs
3. inspect all servo bores for the following:
- Scratches or scoring
- Porosity
Notice: Use Transjel(tm) J 36850 or equivalent during assembly in order to retain checkballs or to lubricate components. Greases other than the recommended assembly lube will change the transmission fluid characteristics and will cause undesirable shift conditions or filter clogging.
1. Clean the case thoroughly with solvent. Air dry.
- Do not wipe with a cloth or with paper shop towels.
- Remove all residual sealant. Clean the case threads.
2. Inspect the case channel plate side for the following:
- Unmarred gasket sealing surfaces that need to be cleaned
- Bolt holes with stripped threads
- Porosity between oil passages
- Cracks in the casting
- Damaged snap ring grooves Damaged band anchors
- Leaking drain plugs
3. inspect all servo bores for the following:
- Scratches or scoring
- Porosity
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.