Oil Cooler Pipes & Seals: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
The correct thread engagement is critical. Cross-threaded fittings can achieve proper tightness value and still leak.
- Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes.
- Install the transaxle oil cooler pipe clip bolt. Tighten the transaxle oil cooler pipe clip bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the transaxle oil cooler pipe fittings at the radiator. Tighten the transaxle oil cooler pipe fittings to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the transaxle oil cooler hoses to the pipes.
- Lower the vehicle.CAUTION: Do not overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.
- Fill transaxle with appropriate fluid to proper level. See LUBRICATION .
- Inspect for proper completion of the repairs.
- Inspect for fluid leaks.