4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Automatic Transmission

Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the fluid fill tube.
2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the bolt securing the transmission fluid fill tube bracket to the engine.
4. Remove the nut securing the transmission fluid fill tube bracket to the transmission. Remove the upper transmission fill tube from the vehicle.
5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the transmission pan drain plug. Drain the fluid into an approved container.
7. Remove any dirt from the transmission where the fluid fill tube enters the transmission case.
8. Remove the transmission fluid fill tube from the transmission. Pull the tube upward from the transmission.
9. Remove the transmission fill tube seal.
10. Clean the metal parts using solvent. Do not allow the solvent to enter the transmission.
11. Air dry the parts.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a new oil level indicator tube seal into the transmission case.
2. Install the oil level indicator tube into the seal.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Install the upper transmission fill tube to the vehicle and into the lower fill tube.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Install the nut securing the oil level indicator tube bracket to the transmission and tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb in).
6. Install the bolt securing the oil level indicator tube bracket to the engine and tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb in).
7. Fill the transmission to the proper fluid level. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications (Capacity Specifications) and to Transmission Fluid Check (Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure).