Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler

Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler
Removal





1. Remove the radiator cover.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the air filter assembly.





4. Disconnect the fluid cooler inlet tube and the fluid cooler outlet tube from the transmission fluid cooler. Plug the fluid cooler outlet tube and the fluid cooler inlet tube to prevent contaminants from entering the system.





5. Disconnect the power steering lines from the fluid cooler. Plug the power steering lines to prevent contaminants from entering the system.





6. Remove the bolts and the upper radiator mounts.








7. Remove the bolts and the transmission fluid cooler.

Installation

1. NOTE: Prior to installing the fluid cooler, flush the transmission cooler lines.

Flush the transmission cooler lines.





2. Position the fluid cooler in the vehicle.





3. Install the bolts retaining the fluid cooler to the core support.





4. Install the upper radiator mounts and bolts.





5. Connect the power steering lines to the fluid cooler.





6. Connect the fluid cooler inlet tube and the fluid cooler outlet tube to the fluid cooler.

7. NOTE: If the vehicle was not equipped with a fluid filter, install a fluid filter service kit. Follow the instructions supplied in the kit. If the vehicle was equipped with a fluid filter, install a new filter.





Install a new inline transmission fluid filter kit or filter.
8. Fill the power steering reservoir to the correct level with the specified fluid. Do not crank or start the engine at this time.
9. Install the air filter assembly.
10. Install the battery.
11. Fill the transmission to the correct level with the specified fluid. Inspect for leaks.
- Use MERCON (R) V Automatic Transmission fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON (R) V specification.
12. Complete the power steering system fill procedure.





13. Install the radiator cover.