Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Place a suitable drain pan under the transmission in order to catch the drained transmission fluid.




3. Remove the oil fill plug (1).
4. Remove the oil drain plug (2).
5. Remove any old sealant from the transmission housing.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply a thin bead of sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the oil drain plug threads.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the oil drain plug (2).

Tighten the plug to 37 Nm (27 lb ft).




3. Fill the transmission with the proper fluid to just below the bottom of the fill plug hole.




4. Apply a thin bead of sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the oil fill plug threads.
5. Install the oil fill plug (1).

Tighten the plug to 37 Nm (27 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.