Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement




Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution:
Allow sufficient clearance around the transaxle oil cooler pipes and around the hoses to prevent damage or wear which may cause fluid loss.

1. Remove the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement.

2. Remove the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler bolt from the upper radiator support.

3. Remove the lower radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement.





4. Remove the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler bolts from the lower radiator support.

5. Remove the inlet and outlet auxiliary transmission oil cooler lines from the support clips.

6. Lower the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler below the front bumper.

7. Remove the inlet and outlet auxiliary transaxle oil cooler hoses from the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler. Refer to Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement and Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement.

8. Remove the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the inlet and outlet auxiliary transaxle oil cooler hoses from the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler. Refer to Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement and Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement





2. Install the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler to the vehicle.

3. Install the inlet and outlet auxiliary transmission oil cooler lines to the support clips.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler bolts to the lower radiator support.

Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

5. Install the lower radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement.

6. Install the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler bolt to the upper radiator support.

Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

7. Install the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement.

8. Adjust the fluid level.