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Draining & Refilling

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WARNING: Saturn ATF (P/N 21005966 and 21019223), and DEXRON-III ATF are not compatible with this transaxle. This transaxle uses Saturn DEX-CVT(R) Fluid (P/N 22688912) only.
  1. Position vehicle on hoist and raise vehicle. Remove lower tube plug. See Figure .
  2. Remove lower tube assembly and drain fluid. See Fig 1 . Allow the fluid to completely drain.
  3. Install lower tube assembly. Tighten transaxle lower tube assembly to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Temporarily install original lower tube plug. DO NOT torque plug. Lower vehicle.
  5. Add a range of 6-7 Qts. of appropriate transaxle fluid to unit. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS  .
  6. Install scan tool. Start vehicle. Vehicle must be level.
  7. Circulate the fluid through the transaxle using the following procedure:
    • Shift transaxle from Park to Reverse for 10 seconds.
    • Shift transaxle from Reverse to Drive for 10 seconds.
    • Shift transaxle back to Park (engine should remain running).
  8. Raise and support vehicle.
  9. Remove lower tube plug and discard.
  10. Perform the following procedure to assure proper fluid level:
    • If oil drains down at a steady stream from opening, wait for it to stop.
    • If oil does not drain down from opening, add oil to transaxle until it starts to drain at a steady stream. Then stop adding immediately.
  11. Install new lower tube plug, and wipe away any excess fluid from transaxle. Tighten lower tube pug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  12. Lower vehicle.
    NOTE: DO NOT remove the lower tube assembly drain plug.
  13. Using scan tool, record TRANS FLUID TEMP.
    • If TRANS FLUID TEMP is 68°F (20°) or below, add 0.5 Qt. (0.47L) of oil to transaxle.
    • If TRANS FLUID TEMP is 104°F (40°C) add 0.75 Qt. (0.71L) of oil to transaxle.
    • If TRANS FLUID TEMP is 140°F (60°C) add 1.0 Qt. (0.95L) of oil to transaxle.
    • If TRANS FLUID TEMP is 176°F (80°C) add 1.25 Qts. (1.2L) of oil to transaxle.
  14. Turn engine vehicle.
Fig 1: Removing Lower Tube Assembly
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