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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 36511 Oil Fill/Drain Plug Hex Bit

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 761483  Size: SH
  3. Using J 36511 remove the oil fill and drain plugs. Drain the oil in a suitable container.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 4730  Size: SH
  1. Apply sealant to the oil drain plug threads. Use sealant GM P/N 12346004 or the equivalent.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 761482  Size: SH
  3. Using J 36511 install the oil drain plug.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the oil drain plug to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 2327  Size: SH
  5. Fill the transmission to the level of the fill plug hole. Refer to Lubrication Specifications .

  6. Object Number: 4730  Size: SH
  7. Apply sealant to the oil fill plug threads. Use sealant GM P/N 12346004 or the equivalent.

  8. Object Number: 761501  Size: SH
  9. UsingJ 36511 install the oil fill plug.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the oil fill plug to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  11. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.