Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes





Special Tool(s)

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.





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.