Draining & Refilling
WARNING:
On vehicles with electrical air suspension, power to air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Air suspension switch is located in left side of trunk. Failure to do so can result in inflation or deflation of air springs, which may cause vehicle to shift during these operations.
- Raise and support vehicle. Place drain pan under transmission. Loosen oil pan retaining bolts. Drain fluid from transmission. Remove oil pan bolts individually. This allows remaining fluid to drain slowly to prevent spillage. Remove oil pan and gasket.
- Drain torque converter by removing torque converter drain plug. Remove and clean filter screen. Reinstall or replace filter screen using NEW "O" rings. Install torque converter drain plug and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Clean oil pan, Install pan using NEW pan gasket. Fill transmission through filler tube. Start engine and engage all gears. Check fluid level and add as required.
NOTE:
Transmission oil cooler and lines should be thoroughly flushed if transmission is removed for any reason. Use appropriate line disconnecting tool when disconnecting cooler lines.