Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Using appropriate hose clamp pliers, release tension on clamps and move off fittings.

NOTE: When the transaxle cooler lines are removed from the rolled-groove type fittings at the cooler and transaxle, damage to the inner wall of hose will occur. To prevent potential leakage, the cooler hoses must be replaced.








2. Remove the hoses (Fig. 4) or (Fig. 5).

INSTALLATION

NOTE: When the transaxle cooler lines are removed from the rolled-groove type fittings at the cooler and transaxle, damage to the inner wall of hose will occur. To prevent potential leakage, the cooler hoses must be replaced.

1. Connect hoses to cooler and transaxle fittings (Fig. 4) or (Fig. 5).
2. Using appropriate pliers, position clamps over fittings and release tension.
3. Start engine and check transaxle fluid level. Adjust fluid level as necessary.