Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the fluid cooler tube bracket.

Fig 1: Installing Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the fluid cooler tube brackets.
1. Install the bracket, bend the tabs closed.
2. Install the bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Fluid Cooler Tube Brackets
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: 4x4 vehicle shown; 4x2 vehicle similar.

Fig 3: Installing Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes into the vehicle.
Install the transmission cooler line bracket.

Fig 4: Installing Transmission Cooler Line Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the transmission cooler lines.
- Install the cooler line hoses.
- Install the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- If equipped, install the safety retainer on the connector.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Transmission Cooler Lines
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: To prevent cross threading, all tube nuts must be hand started before being torqued to specification.

Use a backup wrench to hold the case fittings securely, install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Installing Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the vehicle.
Fill transmission fluid to the correct level using clean automatic transmission fluid and inspect for leaks. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S .