Transmission Draining and Filling
Transmission Draining and FillingMaterial:
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle/Application and ID
2. NOTE: Drain the transmission while the transmission fluid is warm.
Remove the drain plug.
^ Position a drain pan under the transmission.
Transmission Draining and Filling Location:
3. Apply threadlock and sealer and install the drain plug.
^ Tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. NOTE: Prior to removal, clean the area around the fill plug.
Remove the fill plug.
5. NOTE: Do not overfill the transmission. This will cause transmission fluid to be forced out of the case.
Fill the transmission with the recommended fluid.
^ Make sure the fluid is 12.7 mm (0.5 inches) below the filler opening for the correct fluid level. Using a tie strap, measure an inch from the end and bend it at a 90-degree angle, place it in the filler opening and check the fluid. Adjust the fluid level as necessary.
6. Apply threadlock and sealer and install the fill plug.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).