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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CAPRICE WAGON V8-307 5.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCESPECIFICATIONSTRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE, MANUAL
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon V8-307 5.0L
Transmission/Transaxle, Manual
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon V8-307 5.0LSECTION Transmission/Transaxle, Manual
TRANSMISSION
4-speed 80W, 80W-90* GL-5(Gear Oil, API Service GL-5)
*For vehicles normally operated in Canada, 80W only
5-speed Diesel GLS(Gear Lubricant, Special)‡
‡GM Part No. 1052931
5-speed, others AF(DEXRON-II Automatic Transmission Fluid)
Corvette OD Unit AF
CAPACITY, Initial Refill*:
Corvette 1.0 Liters 2.2 Pints
OD unit 1.6 Liters 3.3 Pints
Chevette 4-speed 1.7 Liters 3.5 Pints
5-speed, gasoline 2.0 Liters 4.2 Pints
5-speed, diesel 1.6 Liters 3.4 Pints
Camaro 3.1 Liters 6.6 Pints
TRANSAXLE
TYPE GLS(Gear Lubricant, Special)
CAPACITY, Refill:
4-speed 2.8 Liters 6.0 Pints
5-speed Isuzu‡ 2.5 Liters 5.4 Pints
5-speed Muncie‡‡, Celebrity 1.9 Liters 4.0 Pints
5-speed Muncie‡‡, others 2.1 Liters 4.4 Pints
‡Has 7-bolt aluminum end cap
‡‡Has 9-bolt steel end cap
4-speed 80W, 80W-90* GL-5(Gear Oil, API Service GL-5)
*For vehicles normally operated in Canada, 80W only
5-speed Diesel GLS(Gear Lubricant, Special)‡
‡GM Part No. 1052931
5-speed, others AF(DEXRON-II Automatic Transmission Fluid)
Corvette OD Unit AF
CAPACITY, Initial Refill*:
Corvette 1.0 Liters 2.2 Pints
OD unit 1.6 Liters 3.3 Pints
Chevette 4-speed 1.7 Liters 3.5 Pints
5-speed, gasoline 2.0 Liters 4.2 Pints
5-speed, diesel 1.6 Liters 3.4 Pints
Camaro 3.1 Liters 6.6 Pints
TRANSAXLE
TYPE GLS(Gear Lubricant, Special)
CAPACITY, Refill:
4-speed 2.8 Liters 6.0 Pints
5-speed Isuzu‡ 2.5 Liters 5.4 Pints
5-speed Muncie‡‡, Celebrity 1.9 Liters 4.0 Pints
5-speed Muncie‡‡, others 2.1 Liters 4.4 Pints
‡Has 7-bolt aluminum end cap
‡‡Has 9-bolt steel end cap
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.