Cooler Flow Check and Flushing Steps

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Machine Set-up
Determine Minimum Flow Rate
Back Flush
Forward Flush
Flow Test
Code Recording Procedure
Clean-up

Tools Required

J 45096 Transmission Oil Cooling System Flush and Flow Test Tool. See SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT .
J 35944-440 Cooler Flushing Adapter. See SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT .
Shop air supply with water/oil filters, regulator and pressure gage - minimum 90 psi
Eye protection
Rubber gloves