Fluid Replacement NV3500

Tools Required

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

Important: Drain the transmission after a short period of operation when the oil is warm. This allows any existing fluid in the system to be expelled when the oil is drained.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
3. Clean all the dirt and all the oil from around the fill plug and the oil drain plug.



4. Use the J 36511 in order to remove the oil fill plug.
5. Catch the oil in a suitable container.
6. Use the J 36511 in order to remove the oil drain plug.

Tools Required

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

1. Apply sealant to the oil drain plug threads. Use Teflon® GM P/N 1052080 or the equivalent.

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.

2. Use the J 36511 in order to install the oil drain plug.

Tighten
Tighten the oil drain plug to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).




3. Fill the transmission to the level of the fill plug hole. Refer to Lubrication Specifications .



4. Apply sealant to the oil fill plug threads. Use Teflon® GM P/N 1052080 or the equivalent.



5. Use the J 36511 in order to install the oil fill plug.

Tighten
Tighten the oil fill plug to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

6. Remove the safety stands.
7. Lower the vehicle.

Fluid Replacement NV4500

Important: Drain the transmission after a short period of operation when the oil is warm. This allows any existing fluid in the system to be expelled when the oil is drained.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
3. Clean all the dirt and all the oil from around the fill plug and the oil drain plug.



4. Remove the oil fill plug.
5. Catch the oil in a suitable container.



6. Remove the lower PTO cover bolt. The lower PTO cover bolt is used as a oil drain plug.

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.

1. Install the lower PTO cover bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).




2. Fill the transmission to the level of the fill plug hole. Refer to Lubrication Specifications .



3. Install the oil fill plug.

Tighten
Tighten the oil fill plug to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

4. Remove the safety stands.
5. Lower the vehicle.