Special Tools

J 36511 Oil Fill/Drain Plug Hex Bit (17 mm)

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Using J 36511 remove the oil fill plug.



3. Place a suitable drain pan under the transmission in order to catch the drained transmission fluid.
4. Using J 36511 remove the oil drain plug.
5. Remove any old sealant from the transmission housing.

1. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the oil drain and fill plug threads.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




2. Using J 36511 install the oil drain plug.

Tighten
Tighten the plug to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

3. Remove and drain the drain pan used to catch the used transmission fluid.



4. Fill the transmission to just below the bottom of the fill plug hole. Refer to Lubrication Specifications.



5. Using J 36511 install the oil fill plug.

Tighten
Tighten the plug to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.