A/T - Fluid Leak At the Cooler Line Connections

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* TRANSMISSION - AUTOMATIC - FLUID LEAK Article No.
AT THE COOLER LINE CONNECTIONS 87-18-13

* LEAK - TRANSMISSION FLUID - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS - COOLER LINE REPAIR


FORD: 1985-87 ALL CAR LINES

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1985-87 ALL CAR LINES

ISSUE: In the event that service is required for a disconnected automatic transmission cooler line, the quick-connect fitting should not be reused because it may not reseal properly and can result in a repeat repair.

ACTION: To correct this, modify the cooler line(s) attaching hardware using the following service procedure.

Refer to the appropriate Car Shop Manual for cooler line removal.

1. Remove and throw away the quick-connect fitting connector from radiator or transmission case.

NOTE: If there is a disconnected cooler line fitting at the radiator, rework both connectors at radiator. Also, the same rework is required when servicing a disconnected cooler line at transmission case.

2. Cut off tube as close to formed bead using a tube cutter.

3. Slide a 5/16 x 1 /2-20 thread tube nut on the tube.

4. Make a double flare tube end.




5. Install the proper size and type connectors into the transmission case or radiator. Refer to the application chart on page 42 of this TSB. Also, use thread sealer or teflon tape on the male threads of the connector and torque to 18-23 ft.lbs. (24-31 N-m).

6. Install thread tube nut(s) onto connector(s). Torque to 12-18 ft.lbs. (16-24 N-m).

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

EOUZ-7D273-A Connector B
E2TZ-7D273-A Connector BM
E7TZ-7D273-B Connector C
E1FZ-7D273-A Connector BM
87944-S8 Nut C
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: SP871813A - Rework any two (2) connections
TIME: 1.0 Hr.

OPERATION: SP871813B - Rework all four (4) connections
TIME: 1.7 Hrs. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 7A030 - Code: 48