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Chevrolet Trax: Transmission fluid drain and fill

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Transmission / Automatic Transmission - 6T40 (MH8 MHB) / Repair instructions - on vehicle / Transmission fluid drain and fill

Removal Procedure

Fig. 20: Identifying Fluid Level Hole Plug
Fig. 20: Identifying Fluid Level Hole Plug

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front compartment front center insulator, if equipped. Refer to Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement .
  3. Remove the fluid drain plug (1).
  4. Drain transmission fluid into a suitable container.

CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .

  1. Install the fluid drain plug (1) and tighten to 12 (106 lb in).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 21: Identifying Fluid Fill Cap
Fig. 21: Identifying Fluid Fill Cap

  1. Lower the vehicle.
  2. Remove the fluid fill cap (1).
  3. Fill the transmission to the proper level with the correct fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check , and Fluid Capacity Specifications (6T40/45/50) .
  4. Install the front compartment front center insulator, if equipped. Refer to Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement .
  5. Install the fluid fill cap (1).

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE TEST HOLE PLUG REPLACEMENT

Fig. 22: Identifying Pressure Test Plug
Fig. 22: Identifying Pressure Test Plug

Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug Replacement

Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug Replacement

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE

Fig. 23: Identifying Left Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal
Fig. 23: Identifying Left Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE (AWD)

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement

Fig. 24: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal
Fig. 24: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal

  1. Remove and discard the transfer case-to-transfer case bracket seal (1).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 25: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal
Fig. 25: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal

  1. Clean the contact surfaces between the transfer case and the transfer case bracket.

NOTE: Install the OD groove of the seal onto the raised area in the adapter seal bore. A properly installed seal will be installed 2.66 mm (0.10 in) below the machined surface when measured from the bushing alignment mark side of the adapter.

  1. Install a new transfer case-to-transfer case bracket seal (1). Refer to Transfer Case Identification .
  2. Install the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement .

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE (FWD)

Fig. 26: Identifying Right Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal
Fig. 26: Identifying Right Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side (FWD)

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side (FWD)

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side (FWD)

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