Draining & Refilling: Transmission
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sonoma, 2002 GMC Jimmy, 2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Loosen transmission oil pan bolts. Pry pan loose and allow fluid to drain. Remove oil pan, gasket and filter or filter screen. Replace paper element filter, if equipped. See Fig 1.
- Clean oil pan with solvent, and blow dry with compressed air. Install oil pan and gasket. Use NEW pan gasket if transmission is not equipped with reusable-type gasket. Tighten transmission oil pan bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill transmission with appropriate fluid to proper level. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS and FLUID CAPACITIES .