in the bottom of the trans pan there is a double nutted drain plug the center piece comes out of the larger pc that is your over flow spout. the fill hole is up on the p/s of trans fill till fluid runs out then seal and drive and recheck. this all is done under vehicle. you might want to go to a fast oil service lube guy and have this done to save time and mucho headaches.
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