Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Connector Replacement

Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Connector Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Allow sufficient clearance around the transaxle oil cooler pipes and around the hoses to prevent damage or wear which may cause fluid loss.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting (Service and Repair).
2. Position a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses from the transaxle oil cooler fittings. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the transaxle oil cooler fittings (28, 29) from the transaxle.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: The correct thread engagement is critical. Crossthreaded fittings can achieve proper tightness and still leak.

1. Install the transaxle oil cooler fittings (28, 29) to the transaxle.

Tighten the fittings to 38 Nm (28 lb ft).

2. Install the transaxle oil cooler hoses to the transaxle oil cooler fittings. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Lower the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Transmission Overfill Caution (Service Precautions).

4. Adjust the fluid level.
5. Inspect for fluid leaks. Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis (Fluid Leak Diagnosis).
6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.