Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

Removal

1. 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.
^ Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting secure.
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.

2. 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.





Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
1. Install the clips.
2. Connect the tube fittings to the radiator.
3. Connect the tube fittings to the transmission.
^ Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting secure.
4. Install the tube bracket nut.
5. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.





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





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.