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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987NOVA BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 8 (SERVICING - A/T)DRAINING & REFILLINGTRANSMISSION
1987 Chevrolet Nova Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic

Draining & Refilling: Transmission

1987 Chevrolet Nova Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Transmission
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  1. Remove engine under cover if necessary. Remove drain plug and drain fluid. If replacing transmission filter, remove oil pan. Thoroughly clean transmission oil pan. Install filter and pan with new gasket.
    CAUTION: When removing transmission filter, note different size bolt lengths for reassembly reference.
  2. Replace pan drain plug and fill transmission with approximate amount of ATF fluid. See TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES  table.
  3. Start engine and shift through all gears. Shift into "P" and check fluid level. Add fluid as necessary. DO NOT  overfill.
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