Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes





Special Tool(s)

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.





2. Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting securely. Disconnect the fluid cooler fittings.





3. NOTE: If equipped, remove the safety retainer from the connector.

Disconnect the cooler line.
^ If equipped, use the special tool to disconnect the quick connect coupler.
^ If equipped, loosen and remove the screw clamp from the hose.





4. Remove the transmission cooler line bracket nut.





5. Remove the transmission cooler line bracket from the stud.





6. NOTE: 4x4 vehicle shown; 4x2 vehicle similar.

Remove both transmission cooler lines from the vehicle.





7. Remove the fluid cooler tube brackets.
1. Bend the tabs open to remove the bracket.
2. Remove the bracket.





8. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket.

Installation





1. Install the fluid cooler tube bracket.





2. Install the fluid cooler tube brackets.
1. Install the bracket, bend the tabs closed.
2. Install the bracket.





3. NOTE: 4x4 vehicle shown; 4x2 vehicle similar.

Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes into the vehicle.





4. Install the transmission cooler line bracket.





5. Install the transmission cooler lines.
^ Install the cooler line hoses.
^ Install the nut.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
^ If equipped, install the safety retainer on the connector.





6. CAUTION: To prevent cross threading, all tube nuts must be hand started before being torqued to specification.

Use a backup wrench to hold the case fittings securely, install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
^ Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).

7. Position the vehicle.
8. Fill transmission fluid to the correct level using clean automatic transmission fluid and inspect for leaks.