For 1990-2009 cars only
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the transaxle drain plug (1) and allow the transaxle to drain completely.
- Clean and install the transaxle drain plug.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the fluid fill plug (1).
- Fill with proper amount of GM P/N 21018899 manual transmission fluid.
- Clean and install the fluid level fill plug (1).
- Check the fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
Important: To ensure that all sediment within the transaxle is suspended in the fluid, the fluid should only be drained after it has reached a normal operating temperature of 88-93°C (190-200°F). Normal operating temperature is reached after approximately 25 km (15 miles) of highway driving.
Caution: The transaxle fluid is hot. Caution must be taken to prevent personal injury when the transaxle fluid drains from the transaxle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the transaxle drain plug to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the fluid level check plug to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
