Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Clean all the dirt and all the oil from around the fill plug.
- Remove the oil fill plug.
- Ensure the transmission fluid level is even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
- Install new transmission lubricant if required. Refer to Lubrication Specifications .
- Install the oil fill plug.
- Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the oil fill plug to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).
Installation Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Clean all the dirt and all the oil from around the fill plug.
- Remove the oil fill plug.
- Ensure the transmission fluid level is even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
- Install new transmission lubricant if required. Refer to Lubrication Specifications .
- Install the oil fill plug.
- Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the oil fill plug to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).
