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Draining & Refilling: Refilling

  1. Coat the new filter seal with automatic transmission fluid.
  2. Install the new filter seal into the transmission case. Tap the seal into place using a suitable size socket. See Fig 1 .
  3. Install the new filter into the case.
  4. Install the oil pan and a new gasket. See Figure .
  5. Install the oil pan bolts. See Figure . Tighten the oil pan-to-transmission case bolts alternately and evenly to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. If previously removed, install the range selector cable bracket and bolts. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  7. Apply a small amount of Sealant (GM P/N 12346004) to the threads of the oil pan drain plug, if equipped.
  8. Install the oil pan drain plug, if equipped. Tighten the oil pan drain plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Fill the transmission to the proper level with appropriate transmission fluid.
  11. Check the COLD fluid level reading for initial fill only.
  12. Inspect the oil pan gasket for leaks.
Fig 1: Installing Filter Seal
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