Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Notes

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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Installer, Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp
205-343 (T95P-3514-A)

Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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NOTE: This procedure describes the removal and installation of all the transmission cooling system tubes and hoses. Only disconnect those that require removal from the vehicle.

Hose removal

NOTE: Proceed to Disconnecting the tubes if only removing the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the vehicle.

Remove the A/C condenser core. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL .
Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hose from the cooler.
1. Cut and discard the clamp.
2. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hose from the cooler.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose And Clamp
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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hose from the transmission fluid cooler tube.
1. Open and position the clamp aside.
2. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hose from the transmission fluid cooler tube.
  - Proceed to HOSE INSTALLATION if not removing the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the vehicle. Otherwise, proceed as follows.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose And Clamp
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Disconnecting the tubes

If not done previously, raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
If not done previously, remove the LH splash shield pushpin.

Fig 4: Locating LH Splash Shield Pushpin
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If not done previously, remove the bolts and the LH splash shield.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts And LH Splash Shield
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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission.

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
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If not done previously, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
1. Open and position the clamps aside.
2. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes And Clamps
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Remove the nut, fluid cooler tube bracket and fluid cooler tubes.

Fig 8: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube, Bracket And Nut
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Routing bracket removal

Remove the fluid cooler tube routing bracket from the fluid cooler tubes.

Fig 9: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube And Routing Bracket
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