Equinox AWD V6-3.4L (2008)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
AF33-5 - Automatic Transaxle
Transmission Fluid Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the drain plug and drain fluid. Allow at least 5 minutes for the fluid to drain completely.
3. Remove the gasket from the drain plug and discard.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the new gasket on the drain plug.
Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice .
2. Install the drain plug.
Tighten the drain plug to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
3. Make sure vehicle is level .
4. Remove the fluid level indicator located behind the front transaxle mount. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Indicator Replacement (See:
Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Automatic Transmission Dipstick - Dipstick Tube/Service and Repair) .
Notice: Do not remove the 3rd gear anchor band bolt located on top of the transmission for checking fluid or adding fluid. Removing the bolt will
dislocate internal components and require the transmission to be removed from the vehicle and disassembled for repair.
Important: Dexron(R)III automatic transmission fluid is not compatible with this transaxle. If Dexron(R)III ATF is used, transaxle
