Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler - Oil-to-Air Fluid Cooler: Installation

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NOTE: It is necessary to move the A/C condenser toward the front of the vehicle to install the auxiliary transmission fluid OTA cooler.

Install the auxiliary transmission fluid OTA cooler and the bolts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Fig 1: Locating Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Bolts

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Install the RH lower A/C condenser bracket.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Fig 2: Identifying RH Lower A/C Condenser Bracket

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Install the LH lower A/C condenser bracket.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Fig 3: Identifying LH Lower A/C Condenser Bracket

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Connect the RH auxiliary transmission fluid OTA cooler hose.

Fig 4: Connecting RH Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose

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Connect the LH auxiliary transmission fluid OTA cooler hose.

Fig 5: Connecting LH Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose

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Connect the RH lower splash shield pushpin.

Fig 6: Connecting RH Lower Splash Shield Push Pin

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Connect the LH lower splash shield pushpin.

Fig 7: Connecting LH Lower Splash Shield Push Pin

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If equipped, install the power steering cooler and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

Fig 8: Locating Power Steering Cooler Bolts

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Install the forward crossmember and the 2 RH bolts.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

Fig 9: Locating Forward Crossmember RH Bolts

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Install the 2 LH forward crossmember bolts.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

Fig 10: Locating LH Forward Crossmember Bolts

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Install the RH tow hook and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

Fig 11: Locating RH Tow Hook Bolts

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Install the LH tow hook and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

Fig 12: Locating LH Tow Hook Bolts

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Install the 4 lower splash shield pushpins.

Fig 13: Locating Lower Splash Shield Pushpins

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Connect the RH lower splash shield pushpin.

Fig 14: Locating RH Lower Splash Shield Pushpin

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Connect LH lower splash shield pushpin.

Fig 15: Locating LH Lower Splash Shield Pushpin

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Install the RH upper auxiliary transmission fluid OTA cooler bolts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Fig 16: Locating RH Upper Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Retaining Bolts

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Install the LH upper auxiliary transmission fluid OTA cooler bolts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Fig 17: Locating LH Upper Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Retaining Bolts

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Install the grille into the 4 lower retaining clips.

Fig 18: Locating Lower Retaining Clips

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Install the 4 upper grille screws.

Fig 19: Locating Upper Grille Screws

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CAUTION: Use only MERCON® SP Transmission Fluid to service the TorqShift transmissions. Mixing MERCON® or MERCON® V in a TorqShift transmission may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommeded fluid can cause transmission damage.

Fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid.