Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Transmission Cooler Hoses Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the 4 front skid plate bolts.
3. Remove the front skid plate.
4. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the transmission cooler hoses.
5. Remove the 2 screws from the cooler hose retainer clamps (2).
6. Remove the cooler hoses from the cooler hose retainer clamps.
7. Remove the following items from the transmission cooler:
^ The 2 inlet hose clamps
^ The 2 outlet hose clamps
^ The transmission cooler hoses





8. Remove the following items from the inlet and outlet cooler pipes at the transmission:
^ The 2 inlet hose clamps (3)
^ The 2 outlet hose clamps (3)
^ The transmission cooler hoses (1, 2)


Installation Procedure





1. Install the transmission cooler hoses to the inlet and the outlet cooler pipes at the transmission.
2. Secure the transmission cooler hoses with the 2 inlet and outlet hose clamps (2).





3. Install the transmission cooler hoses to the transmission cooler (1).
4. Secure the transmission cooler hoses with the 2 inlet and outlet hose clamps (2).
5. Install the transmission cooler hoses to the cooler hose retainer clamps.
6. Secure the transmission cooler hoses with the 2 screws.
7. Install the front skid plate to the vehicle.
8. Secure the front skid plate with the 4 bolts.
^ Tighten the front skid plate bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower the vehicle.