Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Installation

Tube installation, vehicle with V8 engine 

1. Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes and the fluid cooler tube bracket, and install the nut.
   Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

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   Tube installation, vehicle with V6 engine 

   NOTE: Proceed to Hose installation if the transmission fluid cooler tubes were not removed from the vehicle.
2. Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes and the fluid cooler tube bracket, and install the nut.
   Fig 2: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket

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   Connecting the tubes 

3. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes to the transmission.
   • Proceed to Connecting the hose(s) if the transmission fluid cooler hoses were not removed from the vehicle. Otherwise, proceed as follows.
   Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

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   Hose installation 

4. Connect the transmission fluid cooler hose(s) to the cooler.
   1. Position the clamp on the transmission fluid cooler hose.
   2. Connect the transmission fluid cooler hose to the cooler.
   Fig 4: Connect Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose To Cooler

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5. Using the special tool, tighten the clamp.
   • Repeat this step for the other hose clamp, if removed.
   Fig 5: Tightening Clamp

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   Connecting the hose(s) 

6. Connect the transmission fluid cooler hose to the transmission fluid cooler tube.
   1. Position the clamp.
   2. Push the transmission fluid cooler hose onto the transmission fluid cooler tube until it is bottomed against the stop.
   3. Tighten the clamp.
   Fig 6: Connecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose To Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube

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   Final assembly 

7. If removed, install the fluid cooler tube routing bracket.
   Fig 7: Identifying Fluid Cooler Tube Routing Bracket

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8. If removed, install the A/C condenser core. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .
9. Install the LH splash shield and the bolts.
   Fig 8: Identifying LH Splash Shield

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10. Install LH splash shield pushpin.
    Fig 9: Locating LH Splash Shield Pushpin

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11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Fill the automatic transmission and leak check the cooling system. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S .