Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Hose - fluid cooler
This procedure is identical for both feed and return hoses.

Remove
1. Remove underbelly panel.
2. Position container to collect fluid spillage.

WARNING: Observe due care when draining gearbox fluid as the fluid can be very hot.





3. Disconnect hose from fluid cooler and discard 'O' ring.

CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open connections to prevent contamination.





4. Loosen union and remove hose from gearbox.
5. Remove and discard 'O' ring.

Refit
1. Wipe union and pipe ends using a lint free cloth.
2. Lubricate new 'O' ring with clean transmission fluid and fit 'O' ring to hose.
3. Position hose to fluid cooler but do not fully tighten union.
4. Position hose to gearbox and tighten union to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
5. Tighten fluid cooler hose union to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
6. Top-up gearbox fluid level.
7. Fit underbelly panel.
8. Remove container.