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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006HHR L4-2.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIRTRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2L
Transmission Fluid Replacement
2006 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2LSECTION Transmission Fluid Replacement
Transmission Fluid Replacement
Draining Procedure
1. Remove the left front wheel.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting
3. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid drain plug area.
4. Remove the drain plug.
5. Allow the system to drain.
6. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the transmission fluid drain plug, using pipe sealant Saturn P/N 21485278 or equivalent on the plug threads.
Tighten the transmission fluid drain plug to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).
Filling Procedure
1. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid fill plug area.
2. Remove the transmission fluid level check plug.
3. Fill the transmission with DEXRON III transmission fluid Saturn P/N 21019223, until even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
4. Install the level check plug.
Tighten the level check plug to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the left front wheel.
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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.