Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

AT Fluid/Filter Changing

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Place a drain pan under the transmission oil pan.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
4. Remove the oil pan bolts.




5. Remove the oil pan and the gasket.




6. Remove the fluid filter and the seal.
7. Retain the seal for reuse.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required
J 36850

1. Coat the seal with a small amount of J 36850, or equivalent.




2. Install the new filter neck seal into the transmission case.
3. Install the filter into the case.




4. Install the oil pan and a new gasket.




5. Install the oil pan bolts.
Tighten
Oil pan to transmission case bolts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
6. Apply a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12346004 to the threads of the oil pan drain plug.
7. Install the oil pan drain plug.
Tighten
Oil pan drain plug to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Fill the transmission to the proper level. Use DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid.