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Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter > < Fluid Level Check
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: AG5 - Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill Galaxy 2000.75 (04/2000-02/2006)
In-vehicle Repair

Name
Specification
Automatic Transmission Fluid
N052990VX00 
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Remove the engine undershield.

  1. Remove the secondary air injection (AIR) pump intake pipe and ball valve.

  1. Remove the secondary air injection (AIR) pump.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    1. Disconnect the secondary air injection (AIR) pump electrical connector.
    1. Disconnect the secondary air injection (AIR) pump hose.

  1. Remove the transaxle oil filler tube plug (fluid pan shown removed for clarity).
    • Remove and discard the plastic snap ring.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:If an internal transaxle concern is suspected, drain the fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. However, if excessive metal or friction particles are present, a detailed inspection of the transaxle will be required.
    Remove the transaxle drain plug.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
    • Discard the gasket.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new drain plug seal.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Clean the drain plug thread.
    Install the drain plug.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new plastic snap ring.
    Install the transaxle oil filler tube plug (fluid pan shown removed for clarity).

  1. Install the engine undershield.
  1. Lower the vehicle.
  1. Add automatic transmission fluid into the filler neck
    For additional information, refer to Specifications in this section.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new plastic snap ring.
    Install the transaxle oil filler tube plug.
    • Install the plastic snap ring.
  1. Start the engine and move the transmission selector lever through all of the ranges, allowing sufficient time for each range to engage.
    • Shift the transmission selector lever to the "P” (park) position.
  1. Check the transmission fluid level.
    For additional information, refer to Fluid Level Check in this section.

Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter > < Fluid Level Check