Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 3.5L Ti-VCT

Special Tool(s)






Material(s)






Exploded View

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 3.5L Ti-VCT











Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Lifting Points .

2. Remove the ACL (Air Cleaner) assembly. REFER to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View .

3. Remove and discard the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler inlet tube bolt.





4. Remove and discard the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler outlet tube bolt.





5. Loosen the 2 transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube nuts and remove the 2 transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve and the transmission.





6. Inspect the transmission case to be sure that the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube seals and backing rings were removed with the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes and are not stuck in the transmission case. If the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transmission case, remove the seals and backing rings.





7. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses at the OTA (Oil-To-Air) transmission fluid multi cooler.





8. Remove the 2 nuts, the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve and the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the vehicle.





9. Remove the transmission fluid cooler hose secondary latches.





10. Using 307-569 , disconnect the transmission return and inlet cooler hoses from the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve.






Installation

1. Install the transmission return and inlet cooler tubes into the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve.





2. Install the transmission fluid cooler hose secondary latches.





3. Install the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve, the transmission fluid cooler tubes and the 2 nuts.
- Torque: 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





4. Connect the transmission fluid cooler hoses to the OTA (Oil-To-Air) transmission fluid multi cooler.





5. Inspect the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals if necessary. Lubricate the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube seals with clean Motorcraft(R) MERCON(R) LV Automatic Transmission Fluid and install the backing rings and seals on the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes.

1. Seal 7D258

2. Backing ring 7J324





6. Position the 2 transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes on the transmission and tighten the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube nuts.
- Torque: 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).





7. Install a new transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler outlet tube bolt.
- Torque: 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





8. Install a new transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler inlet tube bolt.
- Torque: 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





9. Install the ACL (Air Cleaner) assembly. REFER to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View .

10. Check the Motorcraft(R) MERCON(R) LV Automatic Transmission Fluid level and add Motorcraft(R) MERCON(R) LV Automatic Transmission Fluid as necessary.