Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.





Note: Do not pull on the boot portion of the cable.

2. Complete the following in order to disconnect the range selector cable (3) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud:

1. Insert a flat-bladed tool between the range selector cable end (5) and the range selector lever (1).
2. Pry the range selector cable end (5) away from the range selector lever (1).




3. Remove the bolts securing the transmission range selector cable bracket to the transmission.
4. Position the transmission range selector cable bracket aside for clearance while lowering the pan.




5. Position an appropriate container under the transmission oil pan.
6. Remove the oil pan bolts from the front and sides of the pan only.
7. Loosen the rear oil pan bolts approximately 4 turns.
8. Lightly tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet in order to loosen the pan, allow the transmission fluid to drain into the container.




9. Remove the remaining oil pan bolts.
10. Remove the oil pan and the gasket.




11. Grasp firmly while pulling down with a twisting motion in order to remove the filter.




12. Remove the filter seal. The filter seal may be stuck in the pump; if necessary, carefully use pliers or another suitable tool to remove the seal.
Discard the seal.
13. Inspect the fluid color.
14. Inspect the filter. The filter may contain the following evidence for root cause diagnosis:

* Bronze slivers indicating bushing wear
* Clutch material
* Steel particles

15. Clean the transmission case and the oil pan gasket surfaces with solvent, and air dry. All traces of the old gasket material must be removed.

Installation Procedure




1. Coat the new filter seal with clean automatic transmission fluid.
2. Install the new filter seal into the transmission case. Tap the seal into place using a suitable size socket.




3. Install the new filter into the case.




4. Install the oil pan and a new gasket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. Install the oil pan bolts and tighten alternately and evenly to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
6. Remove the container used to catch the used transmission fluid from under the vehicle.




7. Position the transmission range selector cable bracket to the transmission.
8. Install the transmission range selector cable bracket bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
9. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (2.9L and 3.7L) AdjustmentsRange Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (5.3L) Adjustments.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON(R) VI transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check and Fluid Capacity Specifications Capacity Specifications.
12. Check the COLD fluid level reading for initial fill only.
13. Inspect the oil pan gasket for leaks.