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Fluid Level Check

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  1. Test conditions:
    NOTE: The fluid level must only be checked along with the fluid temperature, see scan tool, after performing work or after a loss of fluid and must be corrected, if necessary. Ensure that only the correct transmission fluid for AF40 is used for topping up.
    1. Vehicle must be on a flat surface.
    2. Selector lever in position P.
    3. Engine OFF.
    4. Connect scan tool.
    5. Delete DTCs.
  2. Remove the transmission oil filler plug (1).
    Fig 1: Oil Filler Plug
    GM2678164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Start the engine and allow to run until the end of the test.
  4. Move through the selector lever positions with the foot brake depressed. Switch the selector lever from position P to D and back to P. Hold each position for at least 2 seconds.

    Repeat this process twice.

  5. Check the transmission fluid temperature with the diagnostic tool.
  6. If the transmission fluid temperature has reached about 70 to 80°C, raise the vehicle.
  7. Remove the fluid check bolt (5). Remove and DISCARD the O-ring (4).
    Fig 2: Oil Filler Plug & Attachments
    GM2018711Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING: Refer to Checking Hot Transmission Fluid through Drain Plug Hole Warning .
  8. If the transmission fluid is flowing as a steady stream out of the transmission fluid filler overflow tube (3), drain until the fluid drips out one time per second. If no fluid comes out, add transmission fluid until it drips out of the transmission fluid filler overflow tube (3) one time per second.
  9. Install the fluid check bolt (5) along with a NEW O-ring (4) and tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Switch off the engine.
  12. Top up 0.4 liters of transmission fluid.
  13. Install the transmission oil filler plug and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
  14. Install the engine control module. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
  15. Raise the vehicle.
  16. If equipped, install the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  17. If equipped, install the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .
  18. Lower the vehicle.
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