Gear Oil Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to Noise Insulation .

NOTE:

Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

Fig 2: Front Final Drive Cooler, Tightening Specification

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-- Disconnect the coolant hoses with Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm 3094.

-- Loosen the clamps -1- and remove the coolant hoses.

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN 372500 under the transmission.

-- Remove bolt -3-, remove front final drive cooler -4-.