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Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (RWD)



Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (RWD)

Tools Required

J 44827 Transmission Cooler Quick Connect


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the engine oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (Service and Repair) .




2. Remove the left hand (LH) front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the LH front splash shield retainers.
4. Remove the LH front splash shield.
5. Using J 44827 , disconnect the transmission oil cooler (TOC) lines from the radiator.




6. Remove the TOC line to transmission retaining bolt.
7. Disconnect the TOC lines from the transmission.
8. Remove and discard the O-rings.




9. Remove the TOC retainer bracket bolt.
Important: Reposition the TOC lines to gain access to the retainer bracket rivets. The TOC lines must be removed individually



10. Drill out the retainer bracket rivets.
11. Remove the retainer bracket.
12. Remove the TOC lines.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the TOC lines.
2. Install the retainer bracket.
3. Install the retainer bracket to the TOC lines.
4. Rivet the retainer bracket to the TOC lines.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

5. Install the TOC retainer bracket bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





6. Install new O-rings to the rear TOC lines.
7. Connect the rear TOC lines to the transmission.
8. Install the rear TOC line to transmission retainer bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





9. Connect the TOC lines to the radiator.
10. Install the LH front splash shield.
11. Install the LH front splash shield retainers.
12. Install the LH front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
13. Install the engine oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (Service and Repair) .