All Except Saturn
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 38 other vehicles, including the 1996 Saturn SW2, 1996 Saturn SW1, 1996 Saturn SL2, 1996 Saturn SL1, and 1996 Saturn SL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise vehicle, and place large drain pan under transmission oil pan. Remove transmission oil pan front and side bolts only. Loosen rear bolts about 4 turns each.
- Carefully pry pan loose using screwdriver. Allow fluid to drain. Remove remaining bolts, and remove oil pan. Discard old pan gasket. Remove filter and "O" ring or sleeve-type seal. Remove any remaining gasket material on transmission case.
- Thoroughly clean pan, magnet and screen (if metal) with solvent, and then dry using compressed air. Replace paper filter (if equipped). Install NEW "O" ring on pick-up tube or NEW sleeve into pick-up tube recess. Lubricate with clean oil before installation.
- Install filter assembly into pick-up tube recess. Install oil pan using NEW gasket, and tighten pan bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Add required amount of fluid to transmission through filler tube.
- Start engine with gear selector lever in Park and parking brake applied. Check fluid level. See CHECKING FLUID LEVEL . Add fluid if necessary. DO NOT overfill.