Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill





Material

Drain
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.





2. Remove the fluid pan drain plug and allow the fluid to drain.

Refill





1. Install the fluid pan drain plug.
^ Tighten to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).





2. Remove the fluid fill plug located on the RH rear side of the case, near the transmission electrical connector.





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

Fill the transmission.
^ Add 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid fill hole. Stop when the fluid runs out of the bottom of the hole.





4. Install the fluid fill plug located on the RH rear side of the case, near the transmission electrical connector.
5. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
6. With the engine idling (600 - 750 rpm) in PARK and the transmission temperature at 30°C - 50°C (86°F - 122°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level.





7. If more fluid is needed, remove the fluid fill plug on the side of the case and fill with clean automatic transmission fluid until the fluid runs out of the bottom of the hole.