Removal And Installation

FLUID COOLER SYSTEM

AWD : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove engine lower cover with a power tool. Removal And Installation.
2.Remove A/T fluid cooler hose A and A/T fluid cooler hose B.
3.Remove control rod from A/T shift selector. Removal And Installation.
4.Remove exhaust mounting bracket. Removal And Installation.





5.Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 2 connectors (A).





6.Remove heated oxygen sensor 2 harness (B) from clips (1).
7.Remove bracket (2) from A/T assembly. Removal And Installation.
8.Remove propeller shaft assembly (rear). Removal And Installation.
9.Remove propeller shaft assembly (front). Removal And Installation.
10.Lift up a transmission jack to make the gap between converter housing of A/T assembly and front suspension member.

CAUTION:
Never contact the A/T and transfer assembly with the lower lever of A/T shift selector when lifting up a transmission jack.
11.Remove A/T fluid cooler tubes from A/T assembly and engine.
12.Plug up opening such as the A/T fluid cooler tube hole.
13.Remove clips and brackets.
14.Remove A/T fluid cooler tubes from the vehicle.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend A/T fluid cooler tubes.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
Never reuse copper washer.
- Refer to the following when installing A/T fluid cooler hoses.










- The illustrations indicate the view from the hose ends.





- When installing hose clamps center line of each hose clamp tab should be positioned as shown in the figure.
- Insert A/T fluid cooler hoses according to dimension "L" described below.















- Set hose clamps (1) at the both ends of A/T fluid cooler hoses (2)
with dimension "A" from the hose edge.





- Hose clamp should not interfere with the bulge of fluid cooler tube.