Overview - ATF Pipe And ATF Cooler

Fig 1: ATF Pipe And ATF Cooler Overview

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1. Bolt
   • 10 Nm
   • Insert the pipe all the way by hand before tightening
2. Bolt
   • 8 Nm
3. Clip
   • Make sure it fits securely
4. ATF Cooler
   • Removing and installing. Refer to ATF PIPES AND ATF COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
5. O-Rings
   • Replace
   • Coat with ATF
6. Clamping Pins
   • For the ATF pipes
   • Depending on the date of manufacture with union nut. Refer to Fig 2.
7. Bolt
   • Tightening specification. Refer to Fig 2.
   • Depending on the date of manufacture
8. ATF Pipes
   • Depending on the date of manufacture with union nut. Refer to Fig 2
9. Union Nuts
   • Tightening specification. Refer to Fig 2.
   • Depending on the date of manufacture
10. O-Rings
    • Replace
    • Coat with ATF
11. Thermostat
12. O-Rings
    • Replace
    • Coat with ATF
13. Bolt
    • 8 Nm
14. ATF Pipes
15. Bolt
    • M6: 8 Nm
    • M8: 20 Nm
16. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Insert the pipe all the way by hand before tightening
17. O-Rings
    • Replace
    • Coat with ATF

Fig 2: Identifying Installation Of ATF Pipes to ATF Cooler (Methods I & II)

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I - Mounting with Clamping Joint

-- Replace the O-rings and coat them with ATF.

-- Insert the ATF pipe all the way into the ATF cooler by hand and then tighten it.

-- Tighten the bolts -1- to 10 Nm.

II - Mounting with Threaded Connection

-- Replace the O-rings and coat them with ATF.

-- Insert the ATF pipe all the way into the ATF cooler by hand and then tighten it.

-- Tighten the union nuts -2- to 20 Nm.

Fig 3: Identifying Pronged Ring -1-, Temperature Valve -2-, Upper ATF Pipe -3-, And Longitudinal Member -4-

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-- Check the ATF pipes for damage and replace them if necessary.

-- Install the pronged ring -1- around the upper ATF pipe -3- just behind the thermostat -2-.

-- Slide the pronged ring -1- on the ATF toward the ATF cooler until it reaches the illustrated position.