Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Removal1. Shut off air suspension, if equipped.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the front skid plate.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the front skid plate.
4. Remove the lower air deflector.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the lower air dam.
5. Note: Note the differences in the tube routing between (A) vehicles with a transmission auxiliary fluid cooler and (B) vehicles without an auxiliary fluid cooler.
For 4R70W transmission-equipped vehicles, remove the transmission fluid cooler tube.
1 Remove the clips.
2 Disconnect the tube fittings.
3 Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube
6. Note: Note the differences in the tube routing between (A) vehicles with a transmission auxiliary fluid cooler and (B) vehicles without an auxiliary fluid cooler.
For 4R100 transmission-equipped vehicles, remove the transmission fluid cooler tube.
1 Remove the clips.
2 Disconnect the tube fittings.
3 Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube.
Installation
1. Note: Note the differences in the tube routing between the vehicles with a transmission auxiliary fluid cooler and the vehicles without an auxiliary fluid cooler.
Install the transmission fluid cooler tube.
1 Position the transmission fluid cooler tube
2 Connect the tube fittings.
3 Install the clips.
2. On 4R100 transmission-equipped vehicles, connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes to the cooler bypass valve.
3. Install the lower air deflector.
1 Position the lower air dam.
2 Install the bolts.
4. Install the front skid plate.
- Install the bolts.
5. Note: If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.
Lower the vehicle.
6. Fill the transmission fluid to the proper level and inspect for leaks.