Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement LL8

1. Remove the filler tube indicator.
2. Remove the nut (2) securing the filler tube to the secondary air injection (AIR) reaction stud (1).
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.



4. Remove the catalytic converter heat shield bolts (1) and shield.
5. Position a drain pan under the vehicle.



6. Remove the filler tube (1) and seal (2) from the vehicle.

1. Install a new seal (2) into the transmission case.
2. Install the filler tube (1) into the seal.
3. Remove the drain pan.



4. Install the catalytic converter heat shield.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

5. Tighten the heat shield to transmission bolts (1) to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).



6. Install the nut (2) securing the filler tube to the AIR stud (1) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
7. Install the filler tube indicator.
8. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® VI transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check.

Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement LM4

1. Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Support the transmission using a suitable jack.
4. Remove the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement.



5. Loosen the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement.



6. Lower the transmission slightly.



7. Remove the indicator tube nut.



8. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
9. Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.

1. Install a NEW seal to the indicator tube.
2. Install the oil level indicator tube.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




3. Install the indicator tube nut and tighten to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
4. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement.
5. Install the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement.
6. Remove the support from the transmission.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the transmission oil level indicator.
9. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® VI transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check.