Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill- Vehicles Not Equipped With Torque Converter Drain Plug

Draining

CAUTION: Use only clean automatic transmission fluid. Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials can affect the operation of the transmission, resulting in internal component failure.

1. With the vehicle in PARK, position on a hoist.





2. NOTE: If equipped, the transmission servo heat shield must be unclipped from the fluid pan rail and positioned aside for fluid pan removal.

If equipped, loosen the nut and position the heat shield aside.
3. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.





4. Drain the transmission fluid.
^ Remove all the transmission fluid pan bolts except for two in the front. Loosen the two front transmission fluid pan screws. Pry the rear of the transmission fluid pan down and allow the fluid to drain. After the fluid is drained, remove the front two transmission fluid pan screws.





5. Remove the transmission fluid pan.
1. Remove the transmission fluid pan.
2. Remove and discard the transmission fluid pan gasket.





6. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan and magnet. Clean all mating surfaces.

Refill





1. Install the transmission fluid pan.
1. Position a new transmission fluid pan gasket on the transmission fluid pan.
2. Install and align the transmission fluid pan
^ Loosely install the transmission fluid pan screws.





2. Tighten the transmission fluid pan screws.
^ Tighten the transmission fluid pan screws in a crisscross sequence.





3. If equipped, position the servo heat shield over the servos and clip it to the pan rail.
4. Lower the vehicle.

5. NOTE: When filling a dry transmission and converter, start with a minimum of 3.7 liters (4 quarts).

With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24 liter (0.5 pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
6. Apply the park brake, and start the engine.
7. Move the range selector lever through all the gears.
8. Check the transmission fluid level.