Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

WARNING: Observe due care when draining transmission fluid as the fluid can be very hot.

WARNING: Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.

All vehicles
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.




2 Remove the transmission undershield.
- Remove the 6 bolts.




3 If installed, remove the transmission heat shield.
- Remove the 4 bolts.

Vehicles with 4.0L engine




4 Remove the transmission support insulator through-bolt.
- Raise the transmission to gain access to the fluid drain plug.

All vehicles
5 Clean the area around the transmission fluid drain and filler plugs.
6 Place a container under the transmission.




7
WARNING: Observe due care when draining transmission fluid as the fluid can be very hot.
WARNING: Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
Remove the transmission fluid filler/level plug.
- Remove and discard the sealing washer.




8 Remove the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Remove and discard the sealing washer.
- Allow the fluid to drain.
9 Install the transmission fluid drain plug and tighten to 9 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install a new sealing washer.

Vehicles with 4.0L engine

10 Install the transmission support insulator through-bolt and tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
- Lower the transmission.

All vehicles

11 Add 3.5 to 4 liters of the correct transmission fluid, or until a small thread of fluid runs from the filler/level hole.

12 Check and top-up the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Level Check Transmission Fluid Level Check