Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill









Drain

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the transmission fluid to drain.





3. After the transmission fluid has drained, remove the transmission fluid pan.





4. Do not remove the transmission fluid filter. It is not necessary to change the transmission fluid filter during a normal maintenance transmission fluid change.

5. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and magnet.





Refill

1. Position the magnet into the transmission fluid pan.





2. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the transmission fluid pan gasket should be reused.

Install the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.

1. Position the transmission fluid pan with the transmission fluid pan gasket in place.

2. Install the bolts.
- Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).





3. NOTICE: The use of any other transmission fluid can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.

Fill the transmission.

- Add 4.7L (5 qt) of clean transmission fluid to the transmission through the transmission fluid filler tube.

4. Start the engine. Move the selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.

5. Fill the transmission to the correct level.

1. Using the scan tool, start and run the engine until the transmission is at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved (transmission fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the transmission fluid level indicator).