Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 5R55S

Special Tool:

Special Tool(s)

Material:

Material








Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.





2. Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting securely. Disconnect the fluid cooler fittings.





3. Remove the secondary latch from the cooler tube.





4. Use the special tool to disconnect the quick connect coupler.





5. Remove the secondary latch from the cooler tube.





6. Use the special tool to disconnect the quick connect coupler.





7. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut.





8. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket from the stud.





9. Remove the transmission cooler tubes from the vehicle.

Installation





1. Install the transmission cooler tubes into the vehicle.





2. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket onto the stud.





3. Install the nut.
^ Tighten to 23 Nm (17 inch lbs.).

4. CAUTION: To prevent cross threading, all tube nuts must be hand started before being torqued to specification.





Using a backup wrench to hold the case fittings securely, install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





5. Connect the cooler tube to the cooler hose.





6. Install the secondary latch.





7. Connect the cooler tube to the in-radiator transmission cooler.





8. Install the secondary latch.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Fill transmission fluid to the correct level using clean automatic transmission fluid and inspect for leaks.