Installation Procedure

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Apply sealant to the oil drain plug threads. Use sealant GM P/N 12346004 or the equivalent.

Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug Threads
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Using J 36511 install the oil drain plug.
Tighten

Tighten the oil drain plug to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

Fig 2: Tightening Oil Drain Plug
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Fill the transmission to the level of the fill plug hole. Refer to LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 3: Filling Transmission To Level Of Fill Plug Hole
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Apply sealant to the oil fill plug threads. Use sealant GM P/N 12346004 or the equivalent.

Fig 4: Locating Oil Fill Plug Threads
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Using J 36511 install the oil fill plug.
Tighten

Tighten the oil fill plug to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.

Fig 5: Oil Fill Plug
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