For 1990-2009 cars only
- Start the engine until the transmission fluid temperature reaches 60-70°C (140-158°F).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the drain plug from the transmission. Allow the fluid to completely drain.
- Remove the gasket from the drain plug and discard.
- Install the new gasket on the drain plug.
- Install the drain plug into the transmission.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the outlet resonator/duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Remove the transmission fill plug.
- For AWD vehicles, add approximately 4.1 Liters (4.3 Qt) of Saturn ATF-Z 1 fluid (P/N 22717466) through the transmission fill plug.
- With the vehicle on a flat level surface, start the engine and operate until the transmission fluid temperature reaches 60-70°C (140-158°F).
- Apply the parking brake.
- Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever slowly through all gear ranges, pausing approximately 3 seconds in each range.
- Return the shift lever to the park position.
- Turn the engine OFF.
- Pull the transmission level indicator from the transmission in order to check the proper fluid level on the gage.
- If the fluid is not within the proper range, adjust as necessary.
- Install the ATF fill plug into the transmission with a new sealing washer.
- Install the outlet resonator/duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 49 N·m (36 lb ft).
Important: Do not use ATF (P/N 21005966 or P/N 21019223). These fluids are not compatible with this transmission.
For FWD vehicles, add approximately 4.5 Liters (4.8 Qt) of Saturn ATF-Z 1 fluid (P/N 22717466) through the transmission fill plug.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Make sure the ATF fill plug is clean and free of debris.
Tighten
Tighten the ATF fill plug to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).
