How do you change the transmission fluid and filters on a 1996 grand with a 3L?

Answer 1

First you are going to have to raise the van on jack stands. Next place a small pail or drain pan under the trans pan and loosen the bolts along the sides an back so the fluid can drain. wait till the fluid coming out is only dripping and remove the rest of the bolts. Remove the bolts holding the filter to the trans and replace it with the new one. be sure that the gasket on top of the filter is aligned properly. peel the old gasket of the pan completely and put the new one on. bolt the pan back on first putting the bolts on hand tight and then tighten with the socket wrench till they are good and tight but not too tight or they might strip. next take the van off the jack stands and check in your owners manual for how much trans fluid should go in and then put that much in and check for leaks. be sure to put atf +3 in, any other kind of trans fluid cause problems. holding the brake run the van through the gears down to first once or twice to get the fluid pumping again. that should do it. good luck.