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Transmission Cooling

Transmission Cooling
The transmission fluid cooling system, without an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, consists of the following:
^ An in-tank transmission fluid cooler inlet tube
^ A non-repairable in-tank transmission fluid cooler
^ An in-tank transmission fluid cooler return tube

The transmission fluid cooling system, with an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, consists of the following:
^ An in-tank transmission fluid cooler inlet tube
^ A non-repairable in-tank transmission fluid cooler
^ An auxiliary transmission fluid cooler inlet tube
^ An auxiliary transmission fluid cooler
^ An auxiliary transmission fluid cooler return tube

The transmission fluid flows from the transmission bottom fitting, to the in-tank transmission fluid cooler, to the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, if so equipped, and returns to the transmission top fitting.

For transmission fluid cooler flow testing, and backflushing and cleaning procedures, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning.

Transmission With an Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler:





Transmission Without an Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler: