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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Chevy Suburban - 2WD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Fluid Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General information.

    2. Object Number: 691716 Size: SH
  2. Place a suitable container under the transmission to catch the oil.
  3. Remove the oil fill plug.
  4. Remove the oil drain plug.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 691716 Size: SH
  1. Remove all of the existing sealant from the oil drain plug.
  2. Apply pipe sealant GM P/N 12346004 to the treads of the oil drain plug.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the oil drain plug.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the oil drain plug to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  4. Fill the transmission with the proper transmission fluid to the bottom of the oil fill plug hole. Refer to Lubrication Specifications .
  5. Remove all of the existing sealant from the oil fill plug.
  6. Apply pipe sealant GM P/N 12346004 to the treads of the oil fill plug.
  7. Install the oil fill plug.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the oil drain plug to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  8. Lower the Vehicle.