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Draining & Refilling: Refilling

  1. Install a new fluid filter screen gasket and fluid filter screen (2) to the valve body. See Figure .
  2. Secure the fluid filter screen (2) to the valve body with the 6 bolts (1). Tighten the fluid filter screen bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Install the solenoid harness.
    NOTE: Ensure the filler tube is properly connected when installing the transmission pan.
  4. Install the new transmission oil pan gasket and the transmission oil pan to the transmission. Tighten the 14 transmission oil pan bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. Install the transmission drain plug (1) into the transmission pan and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. Install the pinion flange yoke at the front differential pinion flange (4WD models).
  7. Install the drive shaft into the vehicle. See appropriate DRIVE SHAFTS & UNIVERSAL JOINTS article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Refill the transmission as necessary through the filler tube with vehicle on a level surface. Fill with appropriate fluid to proper level. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS  and CHECKING FLUID LEVELS & CONDITION  .
  10. Install the fluid level indicator into the fluid filler tube. Apply the parking brake and block the vehicle wheels.
    NOTE: Do not race the engine.
  11. With the selector lever in the Park position, start the engine. Run the engine at idle speed.
  12. Move the selector lever through each range and return the selector lever to the Park position.
  13. While the engine is running at idle, remove the fluid level indicator from the filler tube and wipe the indicator off.
  14. Reinsert the fluid level indicator into the filler tube making sure it is seated in its original position.
  15. Remove the indicator and check the fluid level. The level should be between the FULL HOT and the LOW HOT marks. If the level is below the LOW HOT mark, add fluid to bring the level to the FULL HOT mark. Bringing the fluid level from the LOW HOT mark to the FULL HOT mark requires 0.3 qts. (0.3L) of fluid.
  16. Conduct a road test and recheck the transmission level. See PERFORMANCE TESTS in appropriate DIAGNOSIS article.