H3 V8-5.3L (2008)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the transmission range selector cable bracket. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Bracket Replacement (3.7L) (See: Shift Linkage/Shift
Cable/Service and Repair/Range Selector Lever Cable Bracket Replacement (3.7L))Range Selector Lever Cable Bracket Replacement (5.3L) (
See: Shift Linkage/Shift Cable/Service and Repair/Range Selector Lever Cable Bracket Replacement (5.3L)) .
3. Position an appropriate container under the transmission oil pan.
4. Remove the oil pan bolts from the front and sides of the pan only.
5. Loosen the rear oil pan bolts approximately 4 turns.
6. Lightly tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet in order to loosen the pan, allow the transmission fluid to drain into the container.
7. Remove the remaining oil pan bolts.
8. Remove the oil pan and the gasket.
