Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Place a drain pan or a suitable container under the transaxle.
3. Remove the transaxle oil level/filler plug (1) from the transaxle.
4. Use a 10-mm hex head socket or wrench in order to remove the transaxle drain plug (2) from the transaxle.
5. Drain the transaxle oil.
6. Apply GM P/N 12346004 or the equivalent to the threaded portion of the transaxle drain plug (2).
7. Install the transaxle drain plug (2) into the transaxle.
^ Tighten the transaxle drain plug to 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

8. Add approximately 2.4 liters (2.5 qt.) of Castrol Syntorq Transmission Fluid or the equivalent into the transaxle oil level/filler plug hole.
The oil level should be even with the bottom of the transaxle oil level/filler plug hole.

9. Apply GM P/N 12346004 or the equivalent to the transaxle oil level/filler plug.
10. Install the transaxle oil level/filler plug (1) into the transaxle.
^ Tighten the transaxle oil level/filler plug to 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

11. Remove the drain pan from under the transaxle.
12. Lower the vehicle.