Transmission Cooler: Service and Repair

Oil Cooler Removal / Installation [GF4A-EL]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the coolant into a container.
3. Drain the ATF into a container.
4. Remove the fresh-air duct, air cleaner component.





5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Install the fresh-air duct, air cleaner component.
8. Add ATF to the specified level.
9. Add coolant to the specified level.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Inspect for oil leakage from the oil pipes and oil hoses.
12. Inspect for coolant from the hoses.
13. Inspect the ATF level and condition.
14. Carry out the line pressure test.
15. Carry out the road test.

Oil Cooler Installation Note
1. Automatic transaxle oil cooler flushing must be performed whenever a transaxle is removed for service to remove existing fluid which may be contaminated and to prevent contamination of new fluid. The flushing must be performed after installing the overhauled transaxle.
2. Follow the manufacture's instructions for flushing the automatic transaxle oil cooler.





3. Align the marks, and slide the oil hose onto the oil pipe until it is full seated as shown.

Oil Pipe Installation Note

Note: In order to prevent ATF leakage, replace the hose. When any damages are found inside or outside of the hose, especially on areas contacting with pipes.





- Apply compressed air to the cooler-side pipe opening, and blow any remaining dust and foreign material from the cooler pipes. Compressed air should be applied for no less than one minute.

Oil Hose Installation Note Oil Cooler Side





1. Position the marking on the oil hose side facing up and install it.





2. Position the marking on the oil hose side facing to the radiator and install it.

Transaxle Side





1. Position the marking on the oil hose side facing up and install it.





2. Align the marks, and slide the oil hose onto oil pipe until it is full seated as shown.

Hose Clamp Installation Note





1. Install the hose clamp onto the hose. If reusing the hose, install the new hose clamp exactly into the mark left by the previous hose clamp.
2. Verify that the hose clamp does not interfere with any other parts.