Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

Draining Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid drain plug area.
3. Remove the drain plug.
4. Allow the system to drain.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
^ Tighten the transmission case drain plug to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).


Filling Procedure





1. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid fill plug area.
2. Remove the fill plug.
3. Fill the transmission with DEXRON III transmission fluid, until even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
4. Install the transmission fluid fill plug.
^ Tighten the transmission case fill plug to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.