check transmission fluid CHEVROLET AVEO 2002 Service Repair Manual

2006 TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transaxle - Aisin (81-40LE) - Introduction (2 Of 2) - Aveo
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Application
Specification
MetricEnglish
Check Valve Spring Bolts6.5 N.m57 lb in
Control Cable Adjusting Nut8 N.m71 lb in
Damping Block Connection Nut and Bolt80 N.m59 lb ft
Differential Case-to-Differential Ring Gear Bolt102 N.m75 lb ft
Drain Plug17 N.m13 lb ft
Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Fitting Nut35 N.m26 lb ft
Fluid Cooler Rear Outlet Pipe Clip Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Fluid Cooler Rear Outlet Pipe Fitting Nut35 N.m26 lb ft
Front Outlet Pipe Clip Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Front Outlet Pipe Union Bolt35 N.m26 lb ft
Input Speed Sensor Retaining Bolt5.4 N.m48 lb in
Manual Detent Spring Bolt9.8 N.m87 lb in
Manual Valve Lever Shaft Nut12 N.m106 lb in
Lower Transaxle-to-Engine Retaining Bolts73 N.m54 lb ft
Lower Transaxle-to-Engine Retaining Bolts31 N.m23 lb ft
Lower Transaxle-to-Engine Retaining Bolts21 N.m15 lb ft
Oil Pan Bolts7 N.m62 lb in
Oil Pump Bolts25 N.m18 lb ft
Oil Reservoir Lock Plate Bolts5.4 N.m48 lb in
Oil Strainer Bolts9.8 N.m87 lb in
Output Speed Sensor Retaining Bolt7.4 N.m65 lb in
Park/Neutral Position Switch Bolts5.4 N.m48 lb in
Parking Lock Pawl Bracket Bolts7.4 N.m65 lb in
Planetary Ring Gear Nut-Maximum29 N.m22 lb ft
Planetary Ring Gear Nut-Standard9.8 N.m87 lb in
Rear Mounting Bracket Bolts60 N.m44 lb ft
Screw Plugs7.4 N.m65 lb in
Shift Control Lever Assembly Mounting Bolts8 N.m71 lb in
Shift Solenoid Valve Bolts11 N.m97 lb in

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Fig. 121: Transmission Fluid Level Graph
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Make sure the vehicle is level.
2. Shift into all range from P to 1 and return to P with engine idling.
3. Remove the transaxle fluid dipstick and check the transaxle fluid level.
IMPORTANT: When adding fluid or making a complet fluid change, always use T-IV
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
IMPORTANT: Measure the fluid level when the transaxle temperature is 70°C-80°C (158°
F-176°F).
IMPORTANT: During the fluid level check, the selector lever must be in position P.

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Fig. 122: Fluid Level & Dipstick
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
4. If the fluid level is below the MIN notch, add transaxle fluid through the fluid filler tube and check for
leaks in the transaxle.
5. If the fluid above the MAX notch, the transaxle is overfilled. Drain some of the fluid through the fluid
pan drain plu
g. Check the transaxle fluid level.
IMPORTANT: The correct fluid level must be between the HOT MIN (2) and the HOT MAX
(1) notches on the dipstick.

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5. Check the fluid level and add fluid until the dipstick indicates a safe level.
TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLE
Tools Required
DT 46451 (DW240-020) Brake/Clutch Spring Compressor. See Special Tools.
DT 46454 (DW240-050) Overdrive Brake Adapter. See Special Tools.
DT 46455 (DW240-060-01) Brake Spring Compressor Bolt/Nut. See Special Tools.
DT 46457 (DW240-070) 1st and Reverse Brake Adapter. See Special Tools.
DT 46463 (DW240-150) Transaxle Case Side Bearing Outer Race Adapter. See Special Tools.
DT 46465 (DW240-170) Adapter Handle. See Special Tools.
DT 46453 (DW260-021) Automatic Transaxle Overhaul Fixture. See Special Tools.
DT 46472 (DW260-041) Planetary Ring Gear Nut Removal/Installation Socket. See Special Tools.
Disassembly Procedure
IMPORTANT: The correct fluid level must be between the HOT MIN (2) and the HOT MAX
(1) notches on the dipstick.

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