Aurora V8-4.0L VIN C (1996)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
Fluid Change
Fig.10 Transaxle Bottom Pan Bolt Loosening And Tightening Sequence
Fig. 11 Transaxle Scavenger Screens & Drain Plug
1. Raise and support vehicle, then place drain pan under transaxle fluid pan to catch fluid.
2. Loosen bottom pan bolts in proper sequence, Fig. 10, and drain fluid into drain pan.
3. Removing fluid pan will only partially drain transaxle fluid. Remaining fluid is held in side cover and torque converter; removing drain plug in
case after fluid pan removal will drain fluid from side cover. It is not necessary to drain torque converter during most service procedures.
4. Remove fluid pan and transaxle case bolts, pan and gasket.
5. Remove left and right scavenger screens, Fig. 11.
6. Inspect fluid pan for and transaxle case for dents or nicks in sealing surface, replacing if damaged.
7. Inspect bolts for thread damage, replacing if damaged.
8. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Install new fluid pan gasket.
b. Add Dexron IIE transaxle fluid. Refer to Fluid Check.
c. Reset transaxle oil life indicator if complete fluid change was necessary. Refer to Resetting Transaxle Oil Life Indicator.
