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Transmission Fluid Level Inspection

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    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Fill Plug and Washer
    GM1979742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Clean any dirt from around the fill plug (1).
  3. Remove the transmission fill plug (1) and washer (2) from the transmission.
    4. Fig 2: Filling The Transmission To Just Below The Bottom Of The Fill Plug Hole
    GM2327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Check that the transmission fluid level is even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
  5. Add transmission fluid, if necessary.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fill Plug and Washer
    GM1979742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Inspect the fill plug washer (2) and replace if necessary.
    7. NOTE: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice .
  7. Install the transmission fill plug (1) and washer (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the transmission fill plug to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
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