Sunfire L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1996)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
Fluid Change
Turbo Hydra-Matic 3T40 Automatic Transaxle
Refer to Lubricant Data for transmission fluid specifications.
1. Raise and support vehicle, then position drain pan under oil pan.
2. Remove front and side oil pan attaching bolts, then loosen rear pan attaching bolts.
3. Carefully pry oil pan loose from transaxle case and allow fluid to drain.
4. Remove remaining attaching bolt, oil pan and gasket. Thoroughly clean pan before reinstalling.
5. Remove and discard screen and O-ring seal.
6. Install replacement screen and O-ring seal, locating screen against dipstick stop.
7. Install gasket on oil pan, then install pan and tighten attaching bolts to specification.
8. Lower vehicle and add fluid.
9. With selector in park, parking brake applied and engine at idle speed and operating temperature, check fluid level and add fluid as necessary. Do
not race engine. Move shift lever through ranges, then back to Park position.
Turbo Hydra-Matic 4T40-E Automatic Transaxle
OIL FILTER & SEAL REPLACEMENT
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Drain transaxle fluid.
3. Remove transaxle oil pan and gasket.
4. Remove oil filter assembly.
5. Using a small screwdriver, remove filter neck seal from transaxle case and discard. Be careful not to score case during seal removal.
6. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Oil pan gasket may be reused, unless sealing ribs are damaged.
b. Install new oil filter and seal. Tap gently and evenly on the seal to prevent damage to case bore or seal.
c. Tighten pan bolts to specifications.
