Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place a drain pan under the transmission oil pan.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
4. Remove the oil pan bolts.





5. Remove the oil pan and the gasket.





6. Remove the fluid filter and the seal.
7. Retain the seal for reuse.

Installation Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 36850





1. Coat the seal with a small amount of J 36850, or equivalent.
2. Install the new filter neck seal into the transmission case.
3. Install the filter into the case.





4. Install the oil pan and a new gasket.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the oil pan bolts.
- Tighten Oil pan to transmission case bolts to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).
6. Apply a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12346004 to the threads of the oil pan drain plug.
7. Install the oil pan drain plug.
- Oil pan drain plug to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Fill the transmission to the proper level. Use DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid.