Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
The oil-to-air (OTA) transmission fluid cooler is not repairable with existing equipment due to the thermostatic bypass valve. Do not attempt to backflush and clean the OTA transmission fluid cooler. Install a new OTA transmission fluid cooler if there is leakage from the OTA transmission fluid cooler, major metallic failure, multiple clutch or clutch plate failure, sufficient component wear that results in metallic contamination. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler .
CAUTION:
When internal wear/damage occurs in the transmission, metal particles, clutch plate material and band material can travel into the torque converter, the transmission fluid cooler tubes and the oil-to-air (OTA) transmission fluid cooler. These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transmission concerns. To prevent future concerns, remove these contaminants from the transmission fluid cooling system before placing the transmission back into use. Refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES
article for transmission fluid cooler tube backflushing and cleaning, torque converter cleaning and inspection, and flushing.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage, incorrect component installation and system leaks. Repair as necessary.
- If the fault is not visually evident, go to Symptom Chart - Transmission Cooling or Go to Symptom Chart - Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) .