Trans Fluid Replacement
Trans Fluid Replacement
Trans Fluid Replacement
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
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Remove the drain plug and drain fluid. Allow at least 5 minutes for the fluid to drain completely.
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Installation Procedure
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Add approximately 3.1 L (3.3 Qt) of GM T-IV fluid to the transaxle , using the fluid level indicator location.
Important
If the check is necessary at a low oil temperature of 30-40C (86-104F), perform check using the COLD range on the level gage. However, the fluid must be re-checked at the
proper fluid temperature.
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Start engine and operate vehicle until transaxle fluid temperature reaches 60-70C (140-158F).
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Depress brake pedal and move shift lever slowly through all gear ranges from park (P) to low (L), pausing for about 3 seconds in each range. Return shift lever to park (P) range
at idle condition.
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Pull level gauge out again and check if fluid level is within the HOT range.
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If fluid is below the HOT range, add enough to bring it up to the correct level.
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Install the fluid level indicator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Indicator Replacement .