Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair
4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning
When the transmission is at operating temperatures, take necessary precautions when removing the drain plug, to avoid being burned by draining fluid.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Place a drain pan under the transmission oil pan.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug, if equipped.
4. If necessary, remove the bolts and position aside the range selector cable bracket for clearance while lowering the pan. It is not necessary to
remove the cable from the lever or bracket.
5. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.3L) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Catalytic
Converter/Service and Repair)Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.8L/5.3L) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Catalytic
Converter/Service and Repair)Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.0L - Left) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Catalytic
Converter/Service and Repair)Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.0L - Right) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Catalytic
Converter/Service and Repair)Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.6 - (LMM)) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Catalytic
Converter/Service and Repair).
6. Remove the oil pan bolts from the front and sides of the pan only.
7. Loosen the rear oil pan bolts approximately 4 turns.
8. Lightly tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet in order to loosen the pan to allow the fluid to drain.
9. Remove the remaining oil pan bolts.
