6HP26 - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill








Drain

CAUTION: The fluid fill plug located on the side of the transmission is near the exhaust system. The exhaust will be extremely hot during this procedure. Use care when working near the exhaust and the heat shields.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.

2. CAUTION: The fluid fill plug located on the side of the transmission is near the exhaust system. The exhaust will be extremely hot during this procedure. Use care when working near the exhaust and the heat shields.

Remove the fluid fill plug located on the passenger side rear portion of the transmission case. Removal of the plug will relieve any vacuum that might have built up in the transmission. This will aid in allowing the fluid pan to be easily removed when the bolts are removed.





3. Remove the transmission fluid pan and allow the fluid to drain.





4. Remove and discard the fluid pan gasket.





5. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan and magnets.





Refill
1. Install a new fluid pan gasket.





2. Install the fluid pan and tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
^ Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).





3. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified may result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.

CAUTION: The fluid fill plug located on the side of the transmission is near the exhaust system. The exhaust will be extremely hot during this procedure. Use care when working near the exhaust and the heat shields.

Fill the transmission.
^ Add 4.7L (5 qt) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid fill hole. Stop when the fluid runs out of the bottom of the hole.





4. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
5. With the special tool connected, the engine idling (550-750 rpm) in PARK and the transmission temperature at 30° C-50° C (86° F-122° F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level.

6. CAUTION: The fluid fill plug located on the side of the transmission is near the exhaust system. The exhaust will be extremely hot during this procedure. Use care when working near the exhaust and the heat shields.

Fill with clean automatic transmission fluid until the fluid runs out of the bottom of the hole.





7. Install the fluid fill plug.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).