Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill










Draining

1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury. Procedures

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

2. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain. After the fluid has drained, remove the transmission fluid pan.





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

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





4. Thoroughly flush the transmission fluid cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Backflushing and Cleaning Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Backflushing and Cleaning.


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 gasket should be reused.

Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket.

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

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





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

Fill the transmission.

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

4. Start the engine. Move the transmission 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 fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).





6. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. Description and Operation

If equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system.