Fluid Line/Hose: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTIONThe transmission oil cooling circuit uses special aggressive fittings for the transmission oil cooler hoses. Whenever a transmission oil cooler hose is removed from a transmission fitting (at transmission), it must be cut off flush with the fitting, and a service splice kit must be used upon reassembly Refer to instructions provided with splice kit. Whenever a transmission oil cooler hose is removed from a transmission oil cooler fitting (at radiator), it must be replaced with a new hose. Removing the hose from the aggressive fitting will scrape material from inside the hose making the hose larger.
Failure to replace the hose or install a service splice kit will result in transmission oil leaks. When hose clamp replacement is necessary, replace with constant tension spring type hose clamps. Always use proper hose clamp pliers on clamps. Use of improper hose clamp pliers may bend hose clamps out-of-round resulting in transmission oil leaks.