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Transmission Draining and Filling





Drain Plug And Fill Plug (Part 1):





Drain Plug And Fill Plug (Part 2):





1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. NOTE: Drain the transmission while the transmission fluid is warm.

NOTE: Position a drain pan under the transmission.

Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.

Drain Plug:





3. Clean the drain plug. Apply threadlock and sealer and install the drain plug.
- Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

4. NOTE: Prior to removal, clean the area around the fill plug.

Remove the fill plug.

Fill Plug:





5. NOTE: Do not overfill the transmission. This will cause transmission fluid to be forced out of the case.

Fill the transmission with the recommended fluid.

- Make sure the fluid is 12.7 mm (0.5 in) below the fill opening for the correct fluid level. Using a tie strap, measure an inch from the end and bend it at a 90-degree angle, place it in the fill opening and check the fluid. Adjust the fluid level as necessary.

6. Apply threadlock and sealer and install the fill plug.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).