Chevrolet Trax: Transmission fluid drain and fill
Removal Procedure
![Fig. 20: Identifying Fluid Level Hole Plug](images/manuals/4484/index320(4).gif)
Fig. 20: Identifying Fluid Level Hole Plug
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the front compartment front center insulator, if equipped. Refer
to Front Compartment Front
Center Insulator Replacement .
- Remove the fluid drain plug (1).
- Drain transmission fluid into a suitable container.
CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .
- Install the fluid drain plug (1) and tighten to 12 (106 lb in).
Installation Procedure
![Fig. 21: Identifying Fluid Fill Cap](images/manuals/4484/index321(3).gif)
Fig. 21: Identifying Fluid Fill Cap
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the fluid fill cap (1).
- Fill the transmission to the proper level with the correct fluid. Refer
to Transmission Fluid Level and
Condition Check , and Fluid Capacity Specifications (6T40/45/50) .
- Install the front compartment front center insulator, if equipped. Refer
to Front Compartment Front
Center Insulator Replacement .
- Install the fluid fill cap (1).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE TEST HOLE PLUG REPLACEMENT
![Fig. 22: Identifying Pressure Test Plug](images/manuals/4484/index322(4).gif)
Fig. 22: Identifying Pressure Test Plug
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug Replacement
![Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug Replacement](images/manuals/4484/index323(5).jpg)
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE
![Fig. 23: Identifying Left Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal](images/manuals/4484/index324(5).gif)
Fig. 23: Identifying Left Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
![Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side](images/manuals/4484/index325(5).jpg)
![Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side](images/manuals/4484/index326(5).jpg)
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE (AWD)
Removal Procedure
- Remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement
![Fig. 24: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal](images/manuals/4484/index327(5).gif)
Fig. 24: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal
- Remove and discard the transfer case-to-transfer case bracket seal (1).
Installation Procedure
![Fig. 25: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal](images/manuals/4484/index328(4).gif)
Fig. 25: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal
- Clean the contact surfaces between the transfer case and the transfer
case bracket.
NOTE: Install the OD groove of the seal onto the raised area in the
adapter seal
bore. A properly installed seal will be installed 2.66 mm (0.10 in) below the
machined surface when measured from the bushing alignment mark side
of the adapter.
- Install a new transfer case-to-transfer case bracket seal (1). Refer to
Transfer Case Identification .
- Install the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement .
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE (FWD)
![Fig. 26: Identifying Right Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal](images/manuals/4484/index329(5).gif)
Fig. 26: Identifying Right Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side (FWD)
![Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side (FWD)](images/manuals/4484/index330(5).jpg)
![Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side (FWD)](images/manuals/4484/index331(5).jpg)
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For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray R
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and
Connection .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Removal Procedure
Remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement .
Fig. 43: Transmission Bracket Fasteners
Remove and DISCARD the five transmission bracket fasteners (1, 2).
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Removal Procedure
Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement
(Encore) , Front Floor
Console Replacement (Trax) .
Ensure that the parking brake lever is in the fully released position.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the parking brake indicator
switch.
Warning lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could
prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when there
could be a problem with a vehicle
function. Some warni