Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the engine air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L or to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 3.3L and 6.0L.
- Remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the fluid fill tube.
- Remove the bolt and the nut securing the transmission fluid fill tube to the engine.
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Remove the nut securing the transmission fluid fill tube to the transmission stud.
- Remove the upper fill tube from the vehicle.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Support the vehicle with safety stands.
- Remove any dirt from the transmission where the fluid fill tube enters the transmission case.
- Remove the drain plug from the transmission. Drain the fluid into an approved container.
- Remove the transmission fluid fill tube from the transmission. Pull the tube upward from the transmission.
- Remove the transmission fill tube seal.
- Clean the metal parts using solvent. Do not allow the solvent to enter the transmission.
- Air dry the parts.