Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING, JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE REAR JACK STORAGE AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE OPERATIONS.

Raise and support the vehicle.





2 Remove the radiator air deflector.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the radiator air deflector.





3. Remove the nut, bolt, and transmission cooler line bracket.





4. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
1 Remove the clips.
2 Disconnect the fittings.
3 Remove the nut.
4 Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.

INSTALLATION

1. NOTE: When a transmission fluid cooler tube is replaced, each replacement tube must be fabricated from the same size tube as the original.

Shape a new transmission fluid cooler tube.
- Use the prior tube as a guide.
- Install the appropriate fittings.

CAUTION:
- To prevent damage, make sure all plugs are removed from port openings before installing tubes.
- To prevent cross threading, all tube nuts must be hand started before being torqued to specification.





2. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
1 Install the clips.
2 Connect the tube fittings to the radiator.
3 Connect the tube fitting to the transmission.
4 Install the tube bracket nut.
5 Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.





3. Install the transmission cooler line bracket and nut and bolt.





4. Install the radiator air deflector.
- Install the bolts.

5. NOTE: If equipped with air suspension. reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.

Lower the vehicle.
6. Fill transmission fluid to the proper level using the correct fluid and inspect for leaks.