Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair

NOTE: The transmission cooler lines are attached to the transmission with quick connect fittings.

COOLER LINE AND FITTING SERVICE
The cooler-lines and fittings are NOT serviceable. Damaged fittings or cooler lines are to be replaced as assemblies. Fittings swedged into cooler line hoses are serviced only as part of the entire cooler line.

DISCONNECTING COOLER LINES
1. If fitting and cooler line are covered with dirt, mud, or grease, clean fitting and cooler line with MOPAR spray type carburetor or brake cleaner.
2. Disengage retainer on fitting and pull cooler line out of fitting.
3. Cover open ends of cooler lines and fittings to prevent dirt entry.
4. Inspect condition of fitting. Replace transmission fitting as an assembly if fitting body or retainer clip is damaged. Replace cooler line as assembly, if fitting swedged into cooler line hose, is damaged.

CONNECTING COOLER LINES
1. If transmission or radiator fittings require replacement, apply MOPAR Lock N' Seal, or Loctite 242 to fitting threads before installation.
2. Wipe off cooler line and fitting with clean, dry cloth.
3. Insert cooler line into fitting. Then push line inward until retainer secures line. A snap or click will be heard and felt through the line when the retainer seats behind the cooler line flange.
4. Pull outward on cooler lines to verify that they are properly secured.