Draining & Refilling: Refilling
- Coat the new filter seal with automatic transmission fluid.
- Install the new filter seal into the transmission case. Tap the seal into place using a suitable size socket.
- Install the new filter into the case.
- Install the oil pan and a new gasket.
- Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten the oil pan to transmission case bolts alternately and evenly to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- If previously removed, install the range selector cable bracket and bolts. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Apply a small amount of appropriate sealant to the threads of the oil pan drain plug, if equipped.
- Install the oil pan drain plug, if equipped. Tighten the oil pan drain plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the transmission to the proper level with appropriate transmission fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS .
- Check the COLD fluid level reading for initial fill only.
- Inspect the oil pan gasket for leaks.