Removal & Installation

Remove the radiator cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Cover
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Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES .
Disconnect each fluid cooler tube from the transmission fluid cooler, as necessary.

Fig 2: Removing Fluid Cooler Tubes
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WARNING: Turn off the electrical power to the air suspension prior to hoisting, jacking, or towing an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Suspension OFF Switch

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Turn the air suspension switch OFF, if so equipped.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the bolt retaining the hose routing bracket to the frame.

Fig 4: Identifying Hose Routing Bracket Retaining Bolt
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Disconnect each fluid cooler tube from the transmission, as necessary.

Fig 5: Identifying Fluid Cooler Tubes
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Remove the bolt retaining the line routing bracket to the engine and remove the transmission fluid cooler tube(s).

Fig 6: Identifying Line Routing Bracket-To-Engine Retaining Bolt
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NOTE: If the vehicle was not equipped with a fluid filter, install a fluid filter service kit (7B155). Follow the instructions supplied in the kit. If the vehicle was equipped with a fluid filter, install a new filter (7B155).

Fig 7: Identifying Inline Transmission Fluid Filter

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Install a new inline transmission fluid filter kit or filter.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the transmission to the correct level with MERCON© V Automatic Transmission fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON© V specification. Inspect for leaks. For additional information, refer to LEAKAGE INSPECTION .