B. Replace Transmission Cooler Line

1. Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.





2. Disconnect the transmission cooler line from the transmission (Figure 1).

3. Disconnect the transmission cooler line from the engine-mounted transmission cooler (Figure 1).

4. Connect the new transmission cooler line to the engine-mounted transmission cooler (Figure 1). Hand-start the fitting but do not tighten.

5. Connect the transmission line to the transmission (Figure 1). Hand-start the fitting but do not tighten.





6. Check the alignment of the new cooler line (Figure 2). Make sure that the hose portion of the line is not contorted or twisted as this can cause the hose to fail.

7. Keeping the cooler line aligned properly, tighten the cooler line-to-transmission fitting to 280 in-lbs (32 N.m).

8. Keeping the cooler line aligned properly, tighten the cooler line-to-cooler fitting to 280 in-lbs (32 N.m).

9. Check the alignment of the new cooler line. Make sure that the hose portion of the line is not contorted or twisted. If the hose portion is twisted or contorted, loosen both cooler line fittings and repeat Steps 6-8.

10. Lower the vehicle, start the engine and ensure that there are no cooler line leaks.

11. Check the transmission fluid level and adjust if necessary.

12. Return the vehicle to the customer.