2002 CHEVROLET AVEO automatic transmission fluid

Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM Standard
GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 5-15.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water (preferably distilled) and good
quality Ethylene Glycol Base Coolant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378560,
in Canada 993089) and conforming
to GM Specification 1825M or
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-23.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Automatic
TransaxleAutomatic Transaxle Fluid ESSO
LT 71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235.
Manual
TransaxleGM Goodwrench Synthetic
Manual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346190,
in Canada 10953477) or equivalent
SAE 75W-85 GL-4 gear oil.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
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Tires (cont.)
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-66
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................5-59
Inspection and Rotation................................5-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-63
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-64
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-64
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-61
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-5
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-21
Top Strap......................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-40
Torque Lock...................................................2-30
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-29
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-37
Your Vehicle...............................................4-29
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-21
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-22
Transaxle Operation, Manual............................2-26
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Odometer................................................3-19
Trunk............................................................2-10
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-5U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-23
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-43
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-63
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-65
Using an MP3 CD..........................................3-39
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-77
Using the Rear Door Security Lock..................... 2-9
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Parking Your...............................................2-31
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-83
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-84
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-39
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-15
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-14
Visors...........................................................2-14
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM Standard
GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for your
vehicle. To determine the proper
viscosity for your vehicle’s engine,
seeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water (preferably distilled) and good
quality Ethylene Glycol Base Coolant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378560, in
Canada 993089) and conforming to
GM Specification 1825M or recycled
coolant conforming to GM
Specification 1825M. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-22.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specification”
on the label.
Automatic
TransaxleUse only T-IV Automatic
Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88900925, in
Canada 22689186). SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Fluid on page 5-19.
Manual
TransaxleGM Goodwrench
®Synthetic Manual
Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346190, in
Canada 10953477) or equivalent
SAE 75W-85 GL-4 gear oil.
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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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TRANSMISSION GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Transmission General Specifications
Washer Thickness
Shim Thickness
Stator Shaft Bolts25 N.m18 lb ft
TCM Retaining Bolts5 N.m44 lb in
Torque Converter Bolts45 N.m43 lb ft
Transaxle Apply Clamp Bolt5.4 N.m48 lb in
Transaxle Case Plate Bolt9.8 N.m87 lb in
Transaxle Housing Bolts29 N.m22 lb ft
Transaxle Rear Cover Bolts25 N.m18 lb ft
Unions25 N.m18 lb ft
Upper Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts60 N.m44 lb ft
Upper Transaxle-to-Engine Mounting Bolts73 N.m54 lb ft
Valve Body Bolts11 N.m97 lb in
Application
Specification
MetricEnglish
MakerAISIN
Type or Model81-40LE
Gear Ratio - 1st2.875:1
Gear Ratio - 2nd1.568:1
Gear Ratio - 3rd1.000:1
Gear Ratio - 4th0.697:1
Reverse2.300:1
Final Drive Ratio3.750:1
Oil Capacity5.6L5.9 qt
Transmission Fluid Type
T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM
Part No. U.S. 88900925, in Canada
22689186)
MetricEnglish
0.95 mm0.0374 in
1 mm0.0394 in
1.05 mm0.0413 in
1.1 mm0.0433 in
1.15 mm0.0453 in
1.2 mm0.0472 in
Specification

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FLUID CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Capacity Specifications
SHIFT SPEED
Fig. 1: Economic Mode (1.4/1.5L SOHC)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Application
Specification
MetricEnglish
Transmission Fluid-Drain and Refill2.1L2.2 qt
Transmission Fluid-Dry Fill - 1.4L/1.5L/1.2L SOHC5.6L5.9 qt
Transmission Fluid-Dry Fill - 1.4L DOHC5.8L6.2 qt

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CONNECTOR END VIEWS
Automatic Transmission Connector
2Select Control Lever Assembly
3Bolt
4Cable Fastener
5Clamp
6E-Ring
7Bolt
8Select Control Cable
9Shift Program Switch
10Shift Indicator Lamp
Connector Part InformationYazaki 7283-1407-40
10-Way (GY)
PinWire ColorCircuit No.Function
1PU898Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
Signal
2PK1224Timing Valve Control
3RD1226Pressure Control Solenoid Control
4D-BU1225Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Control
5L-GN1222Shift Solenoid 1 Valve Control
6OG/BK586Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Low
Reference
7--Not Used
8YE/BK1227Low Reference
9--Not Used

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Transmission Control Module (TCM) B
Connector Part InformationAMP 1318756-1
24-Way F 025/090 SER 26POS PLUG ASSY (WH)
PinWire ColorCircuit No.Function
1BK/WH51Ground
2YE/BK1227Low Reference
3--Not Used
4RD1226Pressure Control Solenoid Control
5D-BU1225Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Control
6PK839Ignition 1 Voltage
7YE710CAN Serial Data Low
8-10--Not Used
11PU898Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
Signal
12OG/BK586Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Low
Reference
13--Not Used
14PK1224Timing Valve Control
15YE/BK1223Shift Solenoid 2 Valve Control
16L-GN1222Shift Solenoid 1 Valve Control
17PU1807CAN Serial Data High
18-22--Not Used
23BK/WH51Ground
24OG440Battery Positive Voltage

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